The Revd Doctor Syntax
Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) was the most famous political lampoonist and caricaturist of his age – the era of King George III. He's probably best known for his engravings for the hugely successful 'Doctor Syntax' series of books, written by William Combe, which recounted the escapades of a fictional English clergyman and schoolmaster. In conjunction with other satirists such as Gillray and Cruickshank, Rowlandson also created the character of John Bull as a personification of the United Kingdom.
This original engraving of The Revd Doctor Syntax was published in January 1823 by Rudolf Ackermann (1764-1834) of 101 Strand, London – one of the leading quality publishers of the day.
Rowlandson's London house (and a little more information about Dr Syntax) is here.
The Revd Doctor Syntax
Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) was the most famous political lampoonist and caricaturist of his age – the era of King George III. He's probably best known for his engravings for the hugely successful 'Doctor Syntax' series of books, written by William Combe, which recounted the escapades of a fictional English clergyman and schoolmaster. In conjunction with other satirists such as Gillray and Cruickshank, Rowlandson also created the character of John Bull as a personification of the United Kingdom.
This original engraving of The Revd Doctor Syntax was published in January 1823 by Rudolf Ackermann (1764-1834) of 101 Strand, London – one of the leading quality publishers of the day.
Rowlandson's London house (and a little more information about Dr Syntax) is here.