Rather, as seen in the exhibition, Zoffany displays his considerable skills following Hogarth's lead in creating a number of paintings that depict famous actors, among them the star of London's stage, David Garrick, appearing in theatrical roles for which they were noted.
Munch himself was the first to produce this image in bulk, creating four versions - two paintings and two pastels - between 1893 and 1910, as well as a lithograph.