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Thomas Rowlandson — Doctor Syntax Meditating on the Tomb Stones, from The Tour of Doctor Syntax
Thomas Rowlandson

Doctor Syntax Meditating on the Tomb Stones, from The Tour of Doctor Syntax

1808

Master of caricature and social observation, Rowlandson transforms a cemetery scene into gentle humor through his distinctive combination of etching and watercolor.

Medium
Hand-colored etching and acquaint on ivory wove paper

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