Doctor Syntax kijkt vanuit zijn raam naar een man in de vijver 1820 - 1824

This hand-colored etching, "Doctor Syntax Amused with Pat in the Pond", is a humorous depiction of a scene from William Combe's poem "Dr Syntax's Tour." Created by the renowned English caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson between 1820 and 1824, it is a classic example of his witty and satirical style. The image portrays Doctor Syntax, a comical and eccentric figure, wading in a pond with a dog, while others observe from the sidelines. Rowlandson's use of exaggerated figures and detail makes the scene humorous, capturing the absurdity of the situation, and making the work both visually engaging and entertaining. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Rowlandson's ability to blend satire and social commentary with delightful visual storytelling.