5 OF 36

'Absolute wisdom, or Queen's owl. Taken from a wood' (Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Bt)

5 of 36 portraits of Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Bt

by and published by Richard Dighton
hand-coloured etching, circa 1817-1825
12 7/8 in. x 8 3/8 in. (327 mm x 213 mm)
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D4902

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Sitterback to top

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Bt (1768-1843), Lord Mayor of London. Sitter associated with 36 portraits.

Artistback to top

Richard Dighton (1795-1880), Portrait painter and caricaturist. Artist associated with 268 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.

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NPG D13399: 'Absolute wisdom, or Queen's owl. Taken from a wood' (Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Bt) (impression from same plate as)
NPG D13489: 'Absolute wisdom, or Queen's owl. Taken from a wood' (Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Bt) (impression from same plate as)