Prints: P1424

Title

Mr Dowton

Subject

Dowton, William

Artist

Page, R [ Copy by ]
Rogers, J [ Copy by ]

Date

1828

Dimensions

height: 14.3cm
width: 9cm

Other materials

sipple engrving

Inscription/signature

"Page. Del. J.. Rogers. Sculpt/ MR DOWTON/ AS/ SIR ANTHONY ABSOLUTE/ London, Pub. April 5. 1828 for the Proprietor by G. Vertu, Ebury Lane"

Provenance

Formerly in the collection of Professor Jim Davis, acquired by the Garrick Club in 2024

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the head and shoulders of the actor William Dowton in the character of Sir Anthony Absolute in the play 'The Rivals' by Sheridan. He wears a military jacket with a fur collar, a white waistcoat, and cravat. He holds in his right hand a cane. The portrait is set within a decorated border.