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Antique Print
mounted ready to frame
Thomas Rowlandson
Dr Syntax Rural Sports
age marks around edge
Presented in a off white single colourwash mount ready to frame
Mounted 10 x 12.25 inches
Image Size 6 x 3.5 inches
(white marks are on the cellophane bag protecting print)
We are posting several of these old prints, not all mounts will match

Book Plate, at over 100 year old this print is in good condition. However all vintage and antique paper items can be expected to show signs of age, to various degees

Thomas ROWLANDSON was born in London, England in 1756. He was the son of an unsuccessful merchant. He nevertheless received a decent education and travelled extensively in Europe and the British Isles.
He was to become on the of most famous political lampoonists and caricaturists of his age - the era of King George III. There was little censorship at the time & some 'vicious' cartoons were drawn of political figures. Even Royalty did not escape.

Rowlandson turned his talent as a draughtsman, etcher and engraver of aquatints, to good advantage. Perhaps his most enduring works are the plates drawn for the very successful 'DR SYNTAX' series of books, which we concern ourselves with on these Web Pages. He was employed by such as Rudolph ACKERMANN (1764-1834), publisher for many contemporary artists, including Henry Alken. Their reputation for the highest quality hand coloured aquatints rests on the considerable range of fine topographical and other subjects portrayed in their numerous publications. These included the English Public Schools, Rugby, Winchester, Eton, Harrow as well as the Universities of Oxford & Cambridge. The Syntax Books were to be republished several times over the next 80 years.

William Coombe wrote the stories in the form of prolonged poems. Rowlandson illustrated the events during the 'life' of the mythical Dr Syntax.

Gunns Gallery has been trading in Devon since 1893 and is a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild.

All items will be carefully packaged and will be sent by 2nd class post