Dr Samuel Johnson reading the manuscript of Oliver Goldsmith's 'The vicar of Wakefield', while a bailiff waits with the landlady. Mezzotint by S. Bellin, 1845, after E.M. Ward.
- Ward, Edward Matthew, 1816-1879.
- Date:
- 1843-1845
- Reference:
- 545971i
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There is a framed print on the wall behind their heads showing "The Good Samaritan". Dr Johnson supported Goldsmith financially, whilst encouraging his literary talent
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London (XI Golden Square Regent Street) : Thomas Boys
Physical description
1 print : mezzotint ; image 45.5 x 57.4 cm
Lettering
A long extract from J. Boswell's Life of Johnson is printed beneath the picture, explaining the circumstances of the scene
Reference
Wellcome Collection 545971i
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