Thomas Rowlandson
Dr. Syntax Preaching

Dr. Syntax Preaching

Public Domain

ArtistBritish, 1756–1827
PublisherEnglish, born Saxony, 1764–1834
PublisherLondon
CultureBritish
Titles
  • Dr. Syntax Preaching
  • from Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque
Date1811
PlaceLondon, England
MediumAquatint etching with hand-coloring
Dimensions5 3/8 × 7 7/8 in. (13.7 × 20 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. David Bland
Object numberB.76.196.1
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Object Type
DescriptionEnglish caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson conceived of The Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of the Picturesque as a satire on the works of minister, artist, and art theorist William Gilpin. Gilpin wrote extensively on his travels, picturesque scenery, and on his theory of picturesque beauty. The Tour of Doctor Syntax follows the protagonist, also a minister, on his search for picturesque beauty as he is beset with ridiculous obstacles.
ProvenanceMrs. David Bland; given to MFAH, 1976.

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