Same subject
Aesthetics of the garden: the French formal garden
Title
Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Rowlandson comic illustration for William Combe "Tours of Dr Syntax"
Caption
Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Rowlandson comic illustration for William Combe "Tours of Dr Syntax" London c1816. Typical early 19th century arrangement of 'Florist' flowers set up on staging (theatre) in conservatory. Dr Syntax falls over, is bitten by dog, loses wig and has head watered by agitated hostess. Gardener holding watering can looks on in amazement
Aquatint
Date
1816
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07095_390001356
License type
Rights managed
Available size
21,7Mb (2,9Mb) / 11,8in x 7,2in / 3543 x 2145 (300dpi)