John Dalton (1766-1844)

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There are nine authentic portraits of John Dalton in existence. Dalton was an English chemist and physicist. He is best known for his development of the atomic theory. The English scientist was born in 1766 and died in 1844.

Portraits #1 through #7 are a series of pencil drawings by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey. The drawings are dated 1834. Chantrey (1781-1841) was a sculptor. It appears that these drawings were a preliminary step in his sculpting process.

Portrait #1, Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey, 1834

Portrait #2, Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey, 1834

Portrait #3, Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey, 1834

Portrait #4, Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey, 1834

Portrait #5, Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey, 1834

Portrait #6, Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey, 1834

Portrait #7, Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey, 1834

Thomas Phillips painted portrait #8 in 1835. Phillips (1770-1845) was an English portrait painter.

Portrait #8, Thomas Phillips, 1835

Portrait #9, Robert Faulkner, Date Unknown

Portrait #9 was painted by Robert Faulkner (1829-1862). The date on this painting is unknown. It is likely that there are additional authentic portraits of John Dalton in existence. The scientist lived a long life and it appears that he was frequently portrayed.