Prints: P1426

Title

Mr Dowton

Subject

Dowton, William

Artist

Simpkin & Marshall (London, England) [ Print made by ]
Wageman, Thomas Charles

Date

1820

Dimensions

height: 19cm
width: 12.5cm

Other materials

sipple engrving

Inscription/signature

"Drawn and Engraved by T.Wageman, 1820/ MR DOWTON/ AS OBADIAH/ Published by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Ct & Chapple Pall Mall"

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 role of Obadiah possibly from the play, 'The Committee' by Sir Robert Howard. He is depicted half length. He wears a prespetyrian outfit consisting of a sombre dark coat, and waistcoat, a white shirt and cravat (partially undone). He wears a tricorn hat on his head.