Doctor Syntax and the Book Seller, from The Tour of Doctor Syntax
c. 1812
Hand-colored etching and acquaint on ivory wove paper
11 × 18.5 cm (4.3 × 7.3 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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