William Dowton as Sir John Falstaff in 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
1 portrait of William Dowton
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Dowton as Sir John Falstaff in 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
by Thomas Anthony Dean, published by John Cumberland, after Thomas Charles Wageman
hand-coloured stipple engraving, published 1 March 1831
6 1/8 in. x 4 1/8 in. (156 mm x 105 mm) plate size; 10 3/8 in. x 7 3/4 in. (263 mm x 198 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D45794
Artistsback to top
- John Cumberland (active 1827-1840), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 25 portraits.
- Thomas Anthony Dean (1801-1860), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 66 portraits.
- Thomas Charles Wageman (1787-1863), Painter, printmaker and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 263 portraits, Sitter associated with 2 portraits.
Events of 1831back to top
Current affairs
Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.Art and science
Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.
International
Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.
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