Original Aquatint Print over 200 years old
Title: Dr Syntax Presenting a Floral Offering 
Drawn by Thomas Rowlandson
From "The Tour of Dr Syntax, In Search of Consolation"

Published 1821 Dated in Plate Apr 1st 1821
Aquatint with Fine Hand Colour 

Published by R. ACKERMANN'S REPOSITORY of ARTS 101, Strand, London 1821.
Mr. Ackermann’s shop in the Strand was the famous Repository of Arts
a print and picture emporium founded in 1796 by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834)

Condition: as issued, blank to verso, some age tone to boarders, edge loss
Approx Image size: 7.25" X 4.5" (184mm x 114mm)
Sheet Size: 9" x 5.75" (228mm x 146mm)
On medium weight wove paper

The fictional 19th century clergyman 'Dr. Syntax’ sets off in search of a wife! 
From 'The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, in search of consolation' by William Combe. 

The various tours following the escapades of Dr. Syntax were a satire on William Gilpin’s 

series of picturesque journeys to different parts of England. By Thomas Rowlandson (1757 - 1827).

A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 200 YEARS OLD 

from RARE MAPS AND PRINTS