Though Nike is well known for its ties to basketball and running because of its links to such sports icons as Michael Jordan and the late track star Steve Prefontaine, it also has years of experience creating products for football players.
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 starof London's stage, David Garrick, appearing in theatrical roles for which they were noted.