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John Dalton of Manchester

Print
ca. 1823 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Three-quarter length portrait, seated, with legs crossed, in a chair; right hand to head and right elbow leaning on a table, on which are some diagrams and apparatus; left hand resting on arm of chair; wearing spectacles.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJohn Dalton of Manchester (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print, three-quarter lenght portrait of John Dalton, engraving by William Henry Worthington after Joseph William Allen, ca.1823.
Physical description
Three-quarter length portrait, seated, with legs crossed, in a chair; right hand to head and right elbow leaning on a table, on which are some diagrams and apparatus; left hand resting on arm of chair; wearing spectacles.
Dimensions
  • Cut height: 56.6cm
  • Cut width: 42.3cm
Name and dates verified in DNB:
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Allen Pinxt. Worthington sculp.' (Lettered)
  • 'John Dalton of Manchester Printed by W Smith Esq.' (Inscribed in pencil)
Production
Attribution note: Proof before all letters, except the artists' names, scratched
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
21748

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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