Rowlandson the Caricaturist; a Selection from His Works. Vol. 2

About this book

Rowlandson the Caricaturist, Volume 2 is a reference work that gathers the titles of Thomas Rowlandson’s printed satire from 1800 to 1825, together with brief anecdotal notes by Joseph Grego. The book opens with a practical index that cross‑references the earlier volume and points readers to the corresponding Project Gutenberg e‑book, then proceeds to a chronological catalogue of more than three hundred illustrated subjects, ranging from “Le Brun Travestied” and “The Corsican Tiger” to “The Humourist, a Companion for the Christmas Fireside.” Each entry lists the year, a terse description of the caricature’s theme, and occasionally the source of the original drawing, giving a bird’s‑eye view of Rowlandson’s prolific output and the social, political, and literary targets he mocked.

The text reflects the late‑Victorian scholarly tone of Grego’s 1880 publication, combining meticulous bibliographic detail with a wry appreciation of Rowlandson’s satirical edge. Readers who enjoy the intersection of art history, British cultural studies, and the visual humor of the Georgian and Regency eras will find this volume a valuable guide to the era’s pictorial wit, while those seeking narrative entertainment should look elsewhere.