John Dalton

Sitterback to top

• John Dalton (1766-1844), Chemist and pioneer in nuclear physics. Sitter in 15 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Thomas Phillips (1770-1845), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 215 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

This portraitback to top

The portrait's frame is of a type frequently used by the artist.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Hart-Davis, Adam, Chain Reactions, 2000, p. 55
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 162
• Simon, Jacob, The Art of the Picture Frame: Artists, Patrons and the Framing of Portraits in Britain, 1997 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 8 November 1996 - 9 February 1997), p. 102

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Disability
• On display at the Gallery