Antique Print-DOCTOR SYNTAX-DOG-KISSING COUPLE-Rowlandson-Combe-1819

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Antique print, titled: 'Doctor Syntax coping the wit of the window.' - Interior of a living room with a kissing couple and a dog who steals the food from the table. Distracted by the man, the woman pours tea into Dr. Syntax' pocket, who stands at the window. Orginal handcoloured aquatint on velin type paper. Description: This print originates from: William Combe's "The Tour[s] of Doctor Syntax, In Search of the Picturesque; In Search of Consolation; In Search of a Wife". These three hugely popular volumes of satire were first published by R. Ackermann from London in 1812-1821, and are the most popular product of Rowlandson and Combe's collaboration. Its popularity was immediate and very great. The figure of the lean curate and schoolmaster in his scratch wig and his rusty black suit, with his long nose and chin, caught the public fancy; and, doubtless, the device of representing him as a man of learning and of some dignity added to the fun of the ridiculous mishaps into which he fell. In the character of Syntax, Combe attempted to combine Don Quixote with parson Adams; and succeeded that Syntax remains popular to this day. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Thomas Rowlandson' after 'William Combe'. Designed and engraved bij Thomas Rowlandson. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) was famous for his satyrical prints. His loose and quick way of working was ideal for the depiction of all kinds of daily scenes. He was one of the great British etchers of satyrical subjects. Condition: Very good, given age. Some creasing (from binding) in the margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: LJC-C13-38 The overall size is ca. 9.6 x 5.9 inch. The image size is ca. 7.7 x 4.3 inch. The overall size is ca. 24.5 x 15 cm. The image size is ca. 19.5 x 11 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 50439

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