David Garrick wordt door engelen weggedragen uit zijn graftombe 1783
jamescaldwall
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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watercolor
This 1783 engraving by James Caldwall, titled *David Garrick wordt door engelen weggedragen uit zijn graftombe*, depicts the famous English actor David Garrick being carried away by angels to heaven. The scene unfolds amidst a dramatic landscape of rolling hills, trees and figures mourning his passing. Garrick's coffin rests in the foreground, watched over by three women, while a group of mourners stands in the right. This dramatic scene depicts a poignant moment of both grief and celebration, highlighting the lasting impact of Garrick's legacy and the enduring power of theatre.
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