This authentic antique hand-colored aquatint engraving is by the renowned English caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson. It illustrates a classic scene from William Combe's famous satirical poem, The Third Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of a Wife, originally published by R. Ackermann in London.

The artwork beautifully captures the humorous character of Dr. Syntax as he offers a bouquet to a lady at a window, surrounded by charming period details. The piece comes beautifully matted and housed in a classic wooden frame, making it a perfect addition to any collection of 19th-century British satire, literature, or fine art.

This hand‑colored engraving was produced in the early 19th century, most likely circa 1810–1820, during the publication period of Rowlandson’s celebrated Dr. Syntax illustrations.