Thomas Rowlandson (London 1756-1827)
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Thomas Rowlandson (London 1756-1827)

Dr Syntax ejecting an intruder

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Thomas Rowlandson (London 1756-1827)
Dr Syntax ejecting an intruder
with signature 'T. Rowlandson.' (lower left) and numbered 'No 6' (on the reverse)
pen and black ink with grey, brown and pink wash
4¾ x 6¾ in. (12 x 17.2 cm.)
Provenance
Henry S. Reitlinger (L. 2274a).

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Lot Essay

Thomas Rowlandson is well recognised as one of the greatest figures in late 18th and early 19th century English caricature. His many comic illustrations offered humorous commentary on the political and social conventions of his day. Among his best known are drawings of the misadventures of the fictional English clergyman and schoolmaster, Dr. Syntax, whose various escapades are chronicled in three volumes or "Tours". The Tours of Dr. Syntax were satires on a then contemporary series of picturesque adventures to various parts of England with an emphasis on landscape illustration and poetic verse.

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