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English carved ivory figure /head of famous caricature, Dr. Syntax, created by Thomas Rowlandson in the 18th century. The head is antique, and probably dates to the period (18th century), but the round base is a later addition and may be bone. Total height is slightly under 2 1/2 inches.
The well-known cartoonish face with pointed chin coming up to meet pointed nose, big puffy hair/wig wonderfully depicted eyes. Great detail to brows, hair and toothless mouth.
Very good condition. ********
Thomas ROWLANDSON was born in London, England in 1756. He was the son of an unsuccessful merchant. He nevertheless received a decent education and travelled extensively in Europe and the British Isles.
He was to become on the of most famous political lampoonists and caricaturists of his age - the era of King George III. There was little censorship at the time & some 'vicious' cartoons were drawn of political figures. Even Royalty did not escape.
Rowlandson turned his talent as a draughtsman, etcher and engraver of aquatints, to good advantage. Perhaps his most enduring works are the plates drawn for the very successful 'DR SYNTAX' series of books. |
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