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William Dowton as Doctor Cantwell

Print
1826 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Coloured print depicting William Dowton in character as Doctor Cantwell in The Hypocrite, a comedy by J. Bickerstaff performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1804.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleWilliam Dowton as Doctor Cantwell (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Colour print of William Dowton as Doctor Cantwell in The Hypocrite, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1804.
Physical description
Print depicting William Dowton in character as Doctor Cantwell in The Hypocrite.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33.8cm
  • Width: 22.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
"Mr. Dowton in the Character of Dr. Cantwell." "in the Hypocrite," "The seeds of wickednefs indeed sprout up every where too fast; - but a Playhouse is the Devil's hot bed." "London. Published by Thos. McLean. 26 Haymarket 1826."
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Association
Summary
Coloured print depicting William Dowton in character as Doctor Cantwell in The Hypocrite, a comedy by J. Bickerstaff performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1804.
Collection
Accession number
S.122-2017

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Record createdJanuary 25, 2017
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