Autograph letter signed from Thomas Gainsborough, Bath, to [David Garrick] [manuscript], 1766 May.

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Autograph letter signed from Thomas Gainsborough, Bath, to [David Garrick] [manuscript], 1766 May.

Mentions his recently finished portrait of Mrs. Garrick and states his philosophy of the artist's role.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7091354

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822

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Eva Garrick was the wife of British actor David Garrick. From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1775-1821. (Harvard University, Wadsworth House). WorldCat record id: 70316245 From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1775-1821. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612375098 Wife of David Garrick. From the description of Autograph note in third person : Adelphi, to "three dear and good friends", [after 1814] J...

Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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