Doctor Syntax Taking Possession of his Living, from The Tour of Doctor Syntax
c. 1812
Hand-colored etching and acquaint on ivory wove paper
11 × 18 cm (4.3 × 7.1 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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