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Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)

Available Works

Thomas Rowlandson was well recognized as one of the greatest figures in late 18th and early 19th century English caricature. Rowlandson's many comic illustrations offered humorous commentary on the political and social conventions of his day. Rowlandson is perhaps best known for his animated drawings of the mis-adventures of the infamous Dr. Syntax. The various escapades of the fictional English clergyman and schoolmaster, Dr. Syntax, are chronicled in three volumes or "Tours." The Tours of Dr. Syntax were satires on a then contemporary series of picturesque adventures to various parts of England with an emphasis on landscape illustration and poetic verse.

• Cultural and Political Satire links: Honoré Daumier, William Hogarth, British Caricature Prints

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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  His blood is stopp’d in ev’ry vein, he ne’er will eat or drink again
  Hand-colored etching and aquatint, 1814-1816. For the English Dance of Death.
  4-1/2 x 8-5/16 inches.
  EN0807
  $90
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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  The Careful and the Careless Led to Join the Living and the Dead
  For the English Dance of Death. Hand-colored etching and aquatint, 1814-1815.
  4-5/8 x 8-3/8 inches.
  EN0245
  $100
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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  By the Stream
  Hand colored etching. Signed in the plate. Framed. Matted to edge of image.
  9 x 9-1/4 inches showing.
  [EN0787]
  $80
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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  Plutus commands and to the arms of doting Age, She yields her Charms
  Hand colored aquatint. Series: Dance of Death. London, 1st edition, c. 1814-1815.
  4-3/4 x 8-3/8 inches.
  [EN0011]
  $100
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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  Old Dad, at length, is grown so kind; he dies and leaves his wealth behind
  Hand colored aquatint. Series: Dance of Death. London, 1st edition, c. 1814-1815. Soft creases and binding holes along bottom sheet edge.
  4-7/8 x 8-1/8 inches.
  [EN0089]
  $90
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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  Village with small river
  Hand colored etching and aquatint, 1812. For series Scenes in Cornwall. Some foxing and staining.
  6-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches.
  [EN0217]
  $80
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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  View of a Farmhouse at Hengar, Cornwall
  Hand colored etching and aquatint, 1812. For series Scenes in Cornwall. Toned and stained.
  6-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches.
  [EN0073]
  $80
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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  Cottage near the Devil’s Jump in the Dutchy of Cornwall
  Hand colored etching and aquatint, 1812. for series Scenes in Cornwall. toned.
  6-3/4 x 9-3/4 inches.
  [EN0643]
  $80
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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  The Fatal Pilot grasps the Helm and steers the Crew to Plato’s Realm
  Hand colored etching and aquatint. For the English Dance of Death.
  4-5/8 x 8-1/8 inches.
  [EN0203]
  $100
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  Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)
  Such is the power and such is the strife that ends the masquerade of Life
  Hand colored etching and aquatint. For the English “Dance of Death”. Creases, binding holes and tear in lower margin.
  4-5/8 x 8-1/8 inches.
  [EN0571]
  $90
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  Coventry
  Pen and ink wash drawing. Pencil version on verso in reverse. Titled in ink. Bears signature(?) in pencil, bottom middle edge.
  4-3/8 x 7-1/2 inches.
  [27443]
  $3400
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  Death of Punch
  For The Third Tour of Dr. Syntax: In Search of a Wife, by William Combe. Hand colored etching and aquatint, 1821. Published by Rudolph Ackermann, at R. Ackermann’s. Repository of Arts, London.
  4-3/4 x 7-1/2 inches.
  [14760]
  $100
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  Doctor Syntax in a Court of Justice
  For The Second Tour of Dr. Syntax: In Search of Consolation, by William Combe. Hand colored etching and aquatint, 1820. Published by Rudolph Ackermann, at R. Ackermann’s Repository of Arts, London.
  4-3/4 x 7-1/2 inches.
  [14769]
  $100