Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1757-1827), Two Framed Suites from the Tours of Dr. Syntax

Each a hand colored etching and aquatint, the first suite from the First Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of the Picturesque, 1819, including Mistakes a Gentleman for an Inn, Pursued by a Bull, Tumbling into the Water, and Copying the Wit of the Window; the second suite from The Third Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of a Wife, 1821, including Introduction to Courtship, With a Blue Stocking Beauty, Dr. Syntax & the Foundling, and Received by the Maid instead of the Mistress; published by Rudolph Ackermann, London; presented in uniform framing below glass.

Sheet sights approximately 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.; Frame dimensions 25 1/2 x 29 3/4 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Toning and mat burn to the sheets; not examined outside the frames.