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William Dowton as Doctor Cantwell

Print
19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

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Object type
TitleWilliam Dowton as Doctor Cantwell (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
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: 27cm
  • Width: 17.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
"Alas Madam I am not a good man." The Hypocrite, Act 1, Sc. 5 The Late Mr. Dowton as Dr. Cantwell. Born at Exeter, April 25th, 1763. Died at Brixton, April 19th, 1851, aged 88 years. John Tallis & Company, London & New York
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Association
Summary
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.123-2017

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Record createdJanuary 25, 2017
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