Note 49 — Chapter IV

Unlike George Cruikshank, Rowlandson seldom dropped caricature in his book illustration. When he does so, as in his designs to “Naples and the Compagna Felice,” he shows (as in his water colour drawings) his wonderful graphic powers. His illustrated books are rare, and command good prices. William Coombe’s English “Dance of Death” and “Dance of Life” (I refer of course to first editions) can only now be purchased at £14.