Charles James Mathews as George Rattleton in 'The Humpbacked Lover'
20 of 27 portraits of Charles James Mathews
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Charles James Mathews as George Rattleton in 'The Humpbacked Lover'
by Edward Morton, printed by Graf & Soret, published by John Mitchell, after Alfred Edward Chalon
lithograph, circa 1835
21 5/8 in. x 15 in. (550 mm x 381 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1908
Reference Collection
NPG D38321
Sitterback to top
- Charles James Mathews (1803-1878), Actor and dramatist; son of Charles Mathews. Sitter in 27 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Alfred Edward Chalon (1780-1860), Portrait and subject painter. Artist or producer associated with 180 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
- Graf & Soret (active 1833-1856), Lithographic printers. Artist or producer associated with 105 portraits.
- John Mitchell (active 1832-died 1889), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 206 portraits.
- Edward Morton (active 1836-1850), Lithographer. Artist or producer associated with 22 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D5226: Charles James Mathews as George Rattleton in 'The Humpbacked Lover' (from same stone)
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