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“Dr. Syntax, Setting out on His 2nd Tour” |
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Inventory #: |
3671 | ![]() |
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Artist: |
Rowlandson, Thomas | ||||
Dates/Bio: |
English 1757 - 1827 ( Dr. Syntax) | ||||
Medium: |
Engraving | ||||
Date: |
ca. after 1820 | ||||
Size (H/W): |
Image area 5" x 8" (12.7 x 20.3 cm); original book page size - 6" x 9 3/4” (15.2 x 24.8 cm) | ||||
Description: |
Plate #4 of 2nd tour, “Dr. Syntax, in Search of Consolation”, plate #35 from beginning of series. Hand colored, from a follow on edition to the original 1820 edition as a few areas of the plate lack the coloration. Height includes the title area. Signed on plate “Drawn by Rowlandson” | (click on image for photos) |
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Other Notes: |
The tours of Dr. Syntax were published by Ackermann in London and by Wm. Charles, Philadelphia, in the United States. | ||||
Condition: |
Good condition. Light age toning to paper, rough bottom edge where removed from book binding, a few stains on reverse. Matted and mounted with corner mounts to new 100% rag mats | ||||
Price: |
$25 | Status: Available | |||