“Dr. Syntax mistakes a gentleman’s house for an inn”
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| © Gary-Donald Arts Fine prints on the internet since 2001 | |
“Dr. Syntax mistakes a gentleman’s house for an inn” |
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Inventory #: |
2659 | |
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Artist: |
Rowlandson, Thomas | ||||
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English 1757 - 1827 ( Dr. Syntax) | ||||
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Engraving | ||||
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1813 | ||||
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Image area - 5" x 7 7/16" (12.7 x 18.9 cm); Sheet size - 5 5/8” x 9 1/4” (14.9 x 20 cm) | ||||
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plate 9 from “The Tour of Dr. Syntax In Search of the Picturesque”. “Drawn and etched by Rowlandson” printed lower left; printed lower center - “London, pub. Aug. 16, 1813 at R. Ackermann’s Repository of Arts, 101 Strand.” (partially trimmed off the sheet) Hand colored engraving, title below image, size is for visible image and title. | (click on image for photos) |
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Page from the First American Edition, taken from the Second London Edition with plates engraved, published and sold by William Charles, Philadelphia, circa 1813. | ||||
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Soiling in the margins and on reverse. Page margin trimming. A minor stain in the white of the tablecloth. Age tone but good color. Matted in new 100% rag mats, corner mounts for easy removal. | ||||
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$75 | Status: Available | |||