Epitaphs on Hogarth [manuscript], ca. 1771-1772.

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Epitaphs on Hogarth [manuscript], ca. 1771-1772.

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4 different epitaphs on Hogarth, of which three are by Garrick. (1) Autograph fair copy by David Garrick, titled Epitaph for Hogarth, beginning "To Shakespear Nature gave her pen," corrected to read "To Shakespear Nature gave a pen." Includes additional double alterations to the seventh line and one to the last line (alterations match an alternate version recorded by Knapp). (2) In another hand, a two stanza version by Garrick in English and Latin (corresponding to the version sent to Samuel Johnson, but without the central stanza), beginning "If thou hast Genius, Reader, stay" (Latin translation begins "Siste Gradum, Ingenii, Lector, si quid salid intuo"). (3) Copy of the final version by Garrick, titled Epitaph for Hogarth, as used on the grave, beginning "Farewell, great Painter of Mankind!" (4) Autograph letter signed from James Townley to David Garrick, dated December 22, 1771 from Suffolk Lane [London], which includes a copy of another epitaph to Hogarth, copied from the Public Ledger of November, 1764. This epitaph, "To the memory of William Hogarth," begins "Who was such an accurate Observer of Mankind."

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Hogarth, William, 1697-1764

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William Hogarth was a British painter and engraver. From the description of Scrapbook, [ca. 1750-ca. 1820]. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122370890 Epithet: RC Bishop of Hexham British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000626.0x00038e British painter and engraver. From the description of Draft manuscript, ca. 1753. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83983462 Epithet: fish...

Rackett, Thomas, 1756-1840

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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Goldberg, Jerry

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Townley, James, 1714-1778

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James Townley (1714-1778) was a British author and teacher. From the description of Letter from James Townley to Mr. Thomas Forker, 1757. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122545747 ...