John Wilkinson

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Iron manufacturer; his success in substituting coal for charcoal in the smelting of iron-ore helped him supplant most of his rivals in Coalbrookdale. He constructed a machine for boring cylinders with hitherto unknown accuracy, bringing his foundry many orders from the government for munitions during the Peninsular War. He also collaborated with James Watt in producing cylinders for steam-engines.
Abbott's original portrait is lost. It was engraved in 1799 and a number of versions are known.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

John Wilkinson

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 73.7 x W 61.6 cm

Accession number

3785

Acquisition method

Purchased, 1951

Work type

Painting

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