DOCTOR SYNTAX "on his humble but fithful steed@ IN SEARCH OF THE PICTURESQUE

"HB" (John Doyle 1797-1868)

Published by Thomas McLean, London, 1837

About this Item

A Ducotés lithograph pencil drawing political cartoon on heavy paper published by Thomas Mclean 31st January, 1837, (16 1/2" x 11 3/8""). Depicts Sir Robert Peel in the guise of Dr. Syntax at a signpost surveying a herd of donkeys with the faces of Thomas Spring Rice, Baron Monteagle and George William Frederick Howard, Earl of Carlisle, drawn in form if not style of Rowlandson. [John Doyle was born in Dublin and moved to London in 1822 where he initially worked as a portrait lithographer. In 1827 Doyle began publishing political prints anonymously. From 1829-1851 Doyle published his well-known Political Sketches series, signing his work with the initials "HB" to hide his identity.] [QP].

Seller Inventory # 013452

Bibliographic Details

• Title: DOCTOR SYNTAX "on his humble but fithful steed@ IN SEARCH OF THE PICTURESQUE
• Publisher: Thomas McLean, London
• Publication Date: 1837
• Language: English
• Binding: No Binding
• Illustrator: "HB" (John Doyle 1797-1868)
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art
  • Britain
  • Politics