The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque
Watercolour
early 19th century (made)
early 19th century (made)
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Dr. Syntax gently opens the door of a garret, and is horrified to find a 'woman of the pavé' reclining back in her chair dead; a dog is seen on the left playing with her wig; Watercolour on paper.
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Title | The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque (series title) |
Materials and techniques | watercolour on paper |
Brief description | Rowlandson, Thomas; Dr. Syntax opens the door of a garret, and is horrified to find a 'woman of the pavé' dead in her chair; a dog playing with her wig; Illustration apparently designed for 'The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque' but not used; Watercolour on paper; English School; Early 19th century. |
Physical description | Dr. Syntax gently opens the door of a garret, and is horrified to find a 'woman of the pavé' reclining back in her chair dead; a dog is seen on the left playing with her wig; Watercolour on paper. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
Object history | This illustration appears to have been designed for the work The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque but not etched and published as part of it. |
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Literary reference | Combe, William. <u>The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque</u>. England.first published in book-form in 1812. |
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Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874. |
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Accession number | DYCE.817 |
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Record created | November 10, 2009 |
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