Sulis Fine Art is proud to present a very fine portrait of the famous 18th century actor David Garrick (1717-1779). He is seated in a high-back chair with grey powdered wig and fine black robes. Painted by Albert Thomas Jarvis Gilbert, this impressive posthumous study captures the actor in his later years, at the height of his popularity and notoriety.
Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson. His accomplishments led Johnson to remark that "his profession made him rich and he made his profession respectable."
Handsomely presented in a swept gilt frame with ornate moulding detail. Inscribed on the reverse.
Signed. On canvas on stretchers.Overall the condition is very good. The frame has been repaired and restored to a high level on the left hand side. With some touches of overpainting to the frame. Inspection under UV light shows only one area of restoration to the lower edge. A small hole has been repaired at some point and a minor area of overpainting has covered the hole.
34.5 x 24cm (13.6" x 9.4")Framed Size: 45.5 x 35cm (17.9" x 13.8")
Albert Thomas Jarvis Gilbert was a painter and illustrator born in Walworth, London. He studied in Southport, Lancashire and was active as an artist from the 1890's onwards. He and is known to have exhibited at the ISSPG, Royal Academy, Walker Art Gallery, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and Royal Institute of Oil Painters who elected him a member in 1909. He was also a member of the Langham Sketching Club. He was married in 1913 at St. Mary's, Hammersmith and died in a Sanatorium in Cambridge. An oil painting by him entitled 'If Only I Were There' is illustrated in Colour Magazine, April 1918. The Medici Society reproduce his work in print form.
| SKU | kp011 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Albert Thomas Jarvis Gilbert RI (1876-1927) |
| Date | 1911 |
| Dimensions | 34.5 x 24cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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