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Seated outdoor portrait of a woman, often thought to be the actress Nell Gwyn, in a simple gold-colored gown and with her curly hair falling loose over her shoulders. Her left arm is draped over a sheep and she holds a few few wildflowers in her left…

Oil painting of a 1763 performance of a climactic scene of John Vanbrugh's comedy The Provok'd Wife. Sir John Brute (David Garrick) wearingelaborate female attire--a pink bonnet and yellow embroidered hooped skirt--defies seven night watchmen who…

Garrick with his right arm outstretched, reciting the ode in honor of Shakespeare. He is surrounded by musicians and singers, standing in front of the statue of Shakespeare by Roubiliac,

Half-length portrait of actress Anne Oldfield wearing laurel crown and cowhorn curls. Pearls accent her multicolored gown. For more information, see NPG.

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

Grading scale for the 1757-1758 theater season. Tragedians ranked in terms of Genius, Judgment, Expression, Action and Voice.

Grading scale for the 1757-1758 theater season. Comedians ranked in terms of Genius, Judgment, Vis Comica (comic power or talent) and Variety.

Displays Globe stage as seen by the audience. Includes actor balconies, trap doors, red marble pillars, and blue and gold painted sky ceiling.

Shows view of stage and audience from an actor's perspective. Stage features two red marble pillars with gilded tops and a painted ceiling featuring the sky. Three levels of audience seating is also visible.

Photograph of exterior white side of the Globe Theatre. Roof is charcoal. People exit through an ornate gate connected to a brick barrier wall.