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William Dowton as Dr Cantwell in Bickerstaff's 'The Hypocrite'
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William Dowton as Dr Cantwell in Bickerstaff's 'The Hypocrite'
published by Thomas McLean, after Unknown artist
hand-coloured etching and aquatint, published 1826
11 7/8 in. x 7 7/8 in. (303 mm x 200 mm) plate size; 13 3/8 in. x 9 1/2 in. (341 mm x 240 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D45795
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- Thomas McLean (1788-1875), Publisher and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 1058 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
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