Doctor Syntax Losing His Way, from The Tour of Doctor Syntax c. 1812
thomasrowlandson
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, etching, paper
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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water colours
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etching
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paper
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tea stained
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coloured pencil
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england
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Doctor Syntax Losing His Way" is an 1812 hand-colored etching by Thomas Rowlandson, a noted English caricaturist, depicting the fictional character of Dr. Syntax on horseback, seemingly lost and confused on a road marked by a cross. Rowlandson's use of humor and satire in his work made him popular among audiences of the time, as did his detailed and often exaggerated illustrations. This print, part of a series, captures a moment from the humorous poem "The Tour of Doctor Syntax" by William Combe, showcasing the doctor's misadventures.
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