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Definition of “Rowlandson”

Rowlandson (ˈrəʊləndsən )

Thomas. 1756–1827, English caricaturist, noted for the vigour of his attack on sordid aspects of contemporary society and on statesmen such as Napoleon

He was more in the tradition of Hogarth or Rowlandson than the creators of the penny-plain, tuppence-coloured theatre prints of yesteryear.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

The acerbic contemporary cartoonist T. Rowlandson did a drawing on the premises which he called `The Dissecting Room '.

Jim Leavesley, George Biro THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)

The cartoons of Gillray and Rowlandson were far more damning (and funnier) than anything today's tabloid fingerwaggers could come up with.

Times, Sunday Times (2004)

The pencil speared 14-year-old Roy Rowlandson when he was knocked to the ground while playing at school.

Misc (1999)

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