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David Garrick was born in Hereford but, like Dr Johnson, grew up in Lichfield. When Johnson opened his ill-fated school in 1735, Garrick was one of the few pupils, and the two men travelled to London together in March 1737. His distinguishing characteristic was what his friend, Johnson, called his 'universality'. Garrick first appeared on the London stage in 1741 and went on to achieve huge success as an actor, playwright and theatre manager. Both as an actor and as manager of Drury Lane Theatre, he changed the face of theatrical performance. Throughout his life, he and Johnson remained friends although, at times, Johnson disliked Garrick's vanity and 'buffoonery'.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

David Garrick

Date

c.1752–1755

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 76.2 x W 63.8 cm

Accession number

6249

Acquisition method

Bequeathed by Lloyd Tyrell-Kenyon, 5th Baron Kenyon, 1994

Work type

Painting

National Portrait Gallery, London

St Martin’s Place, London, Greater London WC2H 0HE England

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Artist or maker

Benjamin Wilson

1721–1788

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