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Engraving of Charlotte Charke (daughter of Colley Cibber) reading pages of a novel to two gentlemen by a fireplace. Behind them is an old woman pointing at Charke, who is surrounded by a bird, monkey, and cat. A dog lies at her feet.For further…

Engraving of Charlotte Charke in man's suit and wig with her left hand in her pocket, standing on in front of two paintings, under a bust. She is presumably on set for a play.

Colley Cibber, costumed in his role as Lord Foppington in John Vanbrugh's comedyThe Relapse,poses taking snuff.

Content description:In this sketch, Tamora, queen of the Goths, and two of her sons kneel in supplication before Titus, who wears a Roman toga and brandishes a large spear. In stark contrast to the kneeling figures of Tamara and her sons, Aaron the…

A colorful view of the stage, orchestra, and box seats at Covent Garden. Audience members interact with each other and the performers, a man and woman, standing on the stage. Caption reads "Covent Garden Theatre."

Portrait of Garrick and his wife standing beside the temple, built to celebrate the genius of William Shakespeare, located on the riverside at Hampton.

Bust-length portrait of David Garrick as Hamlet. His eyes are wide in terror and his hair appears to stand on end (likely his famous 'fright wig') at an invisible horror.

David Garrick in the character of Hamlet, holding his hands up in fear; in the background are the ramparts of the castle.

David Garrick in the character of Richard III, holding a dagger in his left hand with his right hand outstretched. In the foreground is a suit of armor; in the background in the tent are a crucifix and a crown. Outside the tent, men huddle around a…

Ceramic sculpture of David Garrick (1717-1779) as Richard III, dated 1772.