Prints: P1425

Title

Mr Dowton

Subject

Dowton, William

Artist

De Wilde, Samuel [ Copy after ]

Date

1818

Dimensions

height: 23cm
width: 14cm

Other materials

sipple engrving

Inscription/signature

"De Wilde Pixt. E. Ecriven. F.t/ MR DOWTON AS SIR ANTHONY ABSOLUTE/ "Tis a confounded lie! I know you are in a passion in your heart/ I know you are, you hypocritical young dog! but it won't do."/ The Rivals, Act II/ London, Published by Bell and De Camp, 11 Catherine St, Strand, Sept, 1st 1818"

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the actor William Dowton in the character of Sir Anthony Absolute in the play 'The Rivals' by Sheridan. He stands full length. He wears a military jacket with a fur collar, a white waistcoat, cravat, breeches and white stockings . In his right hand heholds a cane and a tricorn hat. His left hand is raised in a fist.