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1757–1827, Reino Unido

Thomas Rowlandson

A Life Etched in Satire: The World of Thomas Rowlandson Thomas Rowlandson, a name synonymous with Georgian England’s sharpest wit and most incisive social commentary, was born amidst the bustling streets of Old Jewry, London, on July 13th, 1756 (baptized July 23rd, 1757). His early life, shadowed by his father's financial struggles – a man who ultimately faced bankruptcy in 1759 – led to a move to Richmond, North Yorkshire. Yet, from these humble beginnings, Rowlandson’s artistic journey blossomed into one of unparalleled fame and controversy, establishing him as a defining voice of his era. He wasn’t merely documenting the world around him; he was holding a mirror up to its follies, exaggerating its vanities, and immortalizing its characters with a uniquely satirical eye.

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