Doctor Syntax- Taking Possession of His Living 16 - 1813

This hand-colored etching by English artist Thomas Rowlandson is a satirical depiction of a character named Doctor Syntax taking possession of his new home. The print, one of many in a series, shows Doctor Syntax arriving in a one-horse carriage, with the caption "Doctor Syntax, taking possession of his living." The humorous portrayal of Doctor Syntax and the townspeople in the scene captures Rowlandson's signature style of caricature, highlighting the eccentricities of English society during the early 19th century. The print was created between 1816 and 1813 and is now part of the collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.