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Dr Johnson in his travelling dress, as described in Boswells Tour, c1773, (1786). Artist: Thomas Trotter
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Dr Johnson in his travelling dress, as described in Boswells Tour, c1773, (1786). Artist: Thomas Trotter
Dr Johnson in his travelling dress, as described in Boswells Tour, c1773, (1786). The famous English lexicographer wearing tricorne hat, frock coat, waistcoat, breeches and boots, while on a walking tour of the Scottish Hebrides with his biographer James Boswell. Boswell published his account in Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
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In this print, we are transported back to the 18th century, where we find Dr Samuel Johnson in his iconic travelling dress. Painted by Thomas Trotter and published in Boswell's Tour in 1786, the image showcases the famous English lexicographer during his walking tour of the Scottish Hebrides with his biographer James Boswell. Dr Johnson stands tall and proud, donning a tricorne hat atop his head, which adds an air of sophistication to his appearance. His frock coat is impeccably tailored, while a waistcoat peeks out from underneath. Breeches cover his legs elegantly before meeting sturdy boots that have carried him through countless adventures. As he explores the rugged beauty of Scotland's highlands, Dr Johnson clutches a staff firmly in hand - a symbol of both support and authority. This portrait captures not only the physicality of a man on a journey but also hints at the intellectual depth within him. The print offers us insight into Dr Johnson's occupation as an esteemed writer and lexicographer. It serves as a testament to his dedication to knowledge and exploration. With every step he takes on this rambling expedition alongside Boswell, he immerses himself further into history and culture. Thomas Trotter masterfully brings together all these elements in this monochromatic masterpiece. Through careful brushstrokes, he immortalizes Dr Samuel Johnson as an influential figure who left an indelible mark on British literature and language study for generations to come.
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