Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoaking hot political squabble, wishes to whet his whistle [graphic]Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker[1813]engIn a crowded tavern before a large roaring fire, Dr. Syntax sits on a bench smoking his pipe as he engages in debate with three companions. A man leans over the back of the bench and blows a large cloud of smoke into the back of Dr. Syntax's head. The room is filled with military personnel who frolic and flirt with pretty girls; the barmaid stands at the bar pouring wine. Everyone has a full glass at hand. The signs on either side of a large clock read "Real Yorkshie stinco" and "No trust here".Title etched below image.Probably a reissue; first half of imprint statement has been burnished from plate.Date of publication from Grego.Plate numbered "209" in upper right corner.Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 3.Also issued separately."Price one shilling coloured."Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.Watermark: 1817.Leaf 66 in volume 3.