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Thomas Rowlandson — Doctor Syntax Returned from His Tour, from The Tour of Doctor Syntax
Thomas Rowlandson

Doctor Syntax Returned from His Tour, from The Tour of Doctor Syntax

1808

Rowlandson's satirical genius shines in this hand-colored print, combining social commentary with his characteristic fluid line work in depicting the popular literary character's adventures.

Medium
Hand-colored etching and acquaint on ivory wove paper
Dimensions

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Thomas Rowlandson, Doctor Syntax Returned from His Tour, from The Tour of Doctor Syntax, 1808

Rowlandson's satirical genius shines in this hand-colored print, combining social commentary with his characteristic fluid line work in depicting the popular literary character's adventures.

Medium
Hand-colored etching and acquaint on ivory wove paper
Dimensions
10.9 x 19 cm
Year
1808
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Print, Small Scale, Works on Paper

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art