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How to escape winning, 1791. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonHow to escape winning, 1791. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Going to the races, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonGoing to the races, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]
George Morland, 1786. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonGeorge Morland, 1786. Portrait of British artist George Morland (1763-1804). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Historian animating the mind of a young painter, 1784. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Historian animating the mind of a young painter, 1784. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Starving poet and publisher, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonStarving poet and publisher, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse
James Boswell, his wife, and Dr Johnson at tea in Edinburgh, 1773, (1786). Artist: Thomas RowlandsonJames Boswell, his wife, and Dr Johnson at tea in Edinburgh, 1773, (1786). Scots writer James Boswell and his wife Margaret at tea with English lexicographer Dr Samuel Johnson
The Journalist with a view of Auchinleck or The Land of Stones, c 1786. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Journalist with a view of Auchinleck or The Land of Stones, c 1786. Caricature of Scots writer James Boswell (1740-1795) on the coast near his family seat of Auchinleck in Scotland
Actor reciting to a manager, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonActor reciting to a manager, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse
The Prospect before us, 1791. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Prospect before us, 1791. Respectfully dedicated to those singers, dancers and musical professors who are fortunately engaged with the proprietor of the Kings theatre at the pantheon
Comforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonComforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. The smart set enjoying the season at Bath, home of the famous Roman baths and Pump Room
A Sudden Squall in Hyde Park, c1791. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonA Sudden Squall in Hyde Park, c1791. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
Vauxhall Gardens, 1795. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonVauxhall Gardens, 1795. Vauxhall Gardens in Lambeth, London, was a pleasure ground open for public amusement, and filled with statues, landscaped walks, theatrical arches, a Rotunda
1784, or the Fashions of the Day, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson1784, or the Fashions of the Day, 1784. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]
The Two Patriotic Duchesses on their canvass requesting the favour of an early poll, 1784. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Two Patriotic Duchesses on their canvass requesting the favour of an early poll, 1784. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The French coffee house, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe French coffee house, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]
The Reverend Doctor Syntax, 1828
The Dinner, Humours of Fox Hunting, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Dinner, Humours of Fox Hunting, 1799
The Betting Post, Humours of Fox Hunting, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Betting Post, Humours of Fox Hunting, 1799
Exhibition Stare Case, 1811. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonExhibition Stare Case, 1811. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
A Bawd on Her Last Legs, 1792. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonA Bawd on Her Last Legs, 1792. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Doctor Syntax with My Lord, early 19th century. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonDoctor Syntax with My Lord, early 19th century
Dr Syntax Loses his Money at the Race Ground at York, 1813. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonDr Syntax Loses his Money at the Race Ground at York, 1813
Cook, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonCook, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London
Lieutenant, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonLieutenant, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London
Cabin Boy, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonCabin Boy, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London
Ships Stores Clerk, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonShips Stores Clerk, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London
Sailor, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonSailor, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London
Candidate for the Marines, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonCandidate for the Marines, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London
Lieutenant of the Guard, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonLieutenant of the Guard, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London
Carpenter, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonCarpenter, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London
Fire in London, 1808. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonFire in London, 1808. Albion Mills, on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge, London, burning, on 3 March 1791, after the mills were set alight by arsonists
Syntax Star-gazing, c1815. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonSyntax Star-gazing, c1815. Dr Syntax showing a young woman the stars with a small refracting telescope typical of this date, while a manservant trips over a dog and falls headlong down the stairs
Royal Menagerie, Exeter Change, Strand, London, c1820. Edward Cross kept his menagerie here until Exeter Change was demolished in 1829 and he moved it to the Surrey Gardens, Walworth c1830
General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1808. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonGeneral Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1808. This shows the scene in a busy letter sorting office. The dozens of sorters, each with his own dedicated position
Fire in London, 1791. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonFire in London, 1791. The building on fire was Albion Mills, a corn mill erected by Matthew Boulton at the foot of Blackfriars Bridge in 1786
West India Docks, London, 1808-1810. Artist: Augustus Charles PuginWest India Docks, London, 1808-1810. The docks were built in 1799-1802. The chief engineer was William Jessop, and the warehouses were built by George Gwilt (1746-1807)
The High Mettled Racer, 1789. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe High Mettled Racer, 1789. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
A Little Bigger, 1791. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonA Little Bigger, 1791. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Doctor Syntax making his will, c1816. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonDoctor Syntax making his will, c1816. Servants leave the room so that he can speak with his lawyer in privacy. Illustration for Tours of Dr Syntax by William Combe. (London, c1816)
Dr Syntax watching his wifes coffin being lowered into the grave, 1820. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonDr Syntax watching his wifes coffin being lowered into the grave, 1820. From William Combes Dr Syntax. (London, 1820)
Womens ward in the Middlesex Hospital, London, 1808-1811. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonWomens ward in the Middlesex Hospital, London, 1808-1811. From The Microcosm of London, illustrated by Pugin and Rowlandson and published by Ackermann. (London, 1808 -1811)
Syntax Preaching, 1813. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonSyntax Preaching, 1813. Dr Syntax preaches from a pulpit with a sounding board over it. The pews are reserved for the moneyed classes (a servant sits outside the pew)
Dr Syntax in Danger, 1820. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonDr Syntax in Danger, 1820. A physician peers down Syntaxs throat, while a manservant rushes in holding a steaming plate and wooden bucket of cold water
Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London, 1808-1810. Artist: Augustus Charles PuginMeeting of the Agricultural Society, London, 1808-1810. Great improvements in agricultural practice and machinery were made in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
Misfortune in the Tulip Hall, c1816. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonMisfortune in the Tulip Hall, c1816. Dr Syntax is bitten by a dog and falls over, upsetting some of the potted plants arranged on staging in the conservatory
St Lukes Hospital, Old Street, London, 1808-1811. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonSt Lukes Hospital, Old Street, London, 1808-1811. Female patients in their day gallery. St Lukes Hospital was a lunatic asylum designed by the architect George Dance jnr (1741-1825)
Library of the Royal Institution, Albermarle Street, London, 1808-1811. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonLibrary of the Royal Institution, Albermarle Street, London, 1808-1811. Interior view of the library showing gentlemen reading and engaged in discussion
The Mint, London, 1808-1811 Artist: Augustus Charles PuginThe Mint, London, 1808-1811. Coins being produced with coining presses. From The Microcosm of London, published by Ackermann, London 1808-1811