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David Garrick as King Lear
David Garrick as King Lear is an oil painting by Richard Westall. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
David Garrick as King Lear is an oil painting by Richard Westall, created in 1815 and currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts David Garrick, an actor, in the role of King Lear, wearing a crown made of wheat and feathers, and holding a bundle of wheat, conveying a sense of regality and drama.
Technique & Style
The artist captures Garrick's serious expression against a dark background, using vibrant colors for his red robe and the wheat, demonstrating skill in conveying character through contrast and detail.
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Artist
Richard Westall was an English painter and illustrator of portraits, historical and literary events, best known for his portraits of Byron. He was also Queen Victoria's drawing master.
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