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David Garrett as Richard III ( 1745 ) – William Hogarth

The title of this painting is relatively self-describing . David Garrett was a famous actor and tremendously influential stage manager in the 18th century , and his role as Richard III garnered a lot of praise and attention from critics and public alike . The painting shows the dramatic moment when Richard III suddenly awakens from a nightmare , where the ghosts of his enemies ( whom he murdered ) came to haunt him .