Thomas Rowlandsons Doctor Syntax Drawing
Thomas Rowlandson’s Doctor Syntax Drawing by Jerold J Savory, published by Cygnus Arts in 1997, presents a comprehensive collection of illustrations featuring the beloved character Doctor Syntax. This edition includes all the aquatint drawings created by Thomas Rowlandson, showcasing the adventures and misadventures of this eccentric traveler and cleric, originally introduced in 1809 in the Poetical Magazine. With 155 pages, this book serves as a significant reproduction of Rowlandson’s work, which has not been fully available since its last reprint in 1868.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Doctor Syntax’s journeys, enriched by Rowlandson’s distinctive artistic style. The book captures the essence of 19th-century English fiction through its illustrations, making it a valuable resource for those interested in arts and photography. This edition not only highlights the character’s humorous escapades but also preserves the historical significance of Rowlandson’s contributions to the genre.
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Doctor Syntax, one of the most popular characters in nineteenth-century English fiction, made his public debut in May 1809 in the first issue of Poetical Magazine. The magazine featured its first installment of the adventures and misadventures of this eccentric traveler and pedantic cleric, illustrated with aquatint drawings by the prolific caricaturist and comic artist, Thomas Rowlandson. The last reprint of Rowlandson’s own work was in 1868, and since then the series has never been reproduced in its entirety. This is the first book to include all the illustrations to the three Tours of Doctor Syntax.
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