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Print by Thomas Rowlandson: Syntax Star-Gazing, represented by Childs Gallery

Thomas Rowlandson

British (1765-1827)

Syntax Star-Gazing, 1812
Colored engraving and aquatint
4×7IN.CM

Grego II 252. Signed in plate lower left: “Drawn by Rowlandson”. Illustration from poem by W.Combe: “The Third Tour of Dr. Syntax-in Search of a Wife”. Published in, “The Three Tours of Dr. Syntax 1812-1821″, by R. Ackermann, London, 1822. A fine impression in fine condition aside from minor 1/8” tear in upper left margin. Margins trimmed to platemark on 2 sides, and just within platemark on 2 sides. Shows Syntax with a telescope showing the pleasures of astronomy to a young lady.

Signature: in plate
$325