William Dowton

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William Dowton

by Thomas Charles Wageman, published by I. Clark, after Samuel De Wilde
etching, published 1 May 1808
16 in. x 9 5/8 in. (405 mm x 244 mm) plate size; 23 5/8 in. x 17 3/8 in. (599 mm x 440 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1908
Reference Collection
NPG D35381

Sitterback to top

  • William Dowton (1764-1851), Actor. Sitter associated with 17 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • I. Clark (active 1808), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
  • Samuel De Wilde (baptised 1751-1832), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 92 portraits.
  • Thomas Charles Wageman (1787-1863), Painter, printmaker and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 263 portraits, Sitter associated with 2 portraits.

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Current affairs

The 'Mary Anne Clarke affair' erupts in which Clarke, mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was said to have used her influence with him to run a military promotions racket. Championed by radical government opponents, it ends in the Duke's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the army.

Art and science

Sculptor John Flaxman begins Nelson memorial for St Paul's.
Richard Trevithick demonstrates model railway travelling at 12 mph.

International

After taking Portugal, Napoleon invades Spain, deposes the Spanish Bourbon monarchy and appoints his brother Joseph as the new King. The
Peninsular War then begins under Sir John Moore and Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, aiming to protect Portugal and exploit Iberian hatred of French tyranny.

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