The Etymology of Quis. ("The word Quis is a sort of a kind of a word...") First edition of the etching.
[London: Laurie & Whittle, circa 1806]. Handcolored etching mounted on paper. 28 x 17 cm, cm....Loss of paper lower right corner. ...
The 1806 color etching titled "The Etymology of Quis" is a characteristic Georgian-era satirical work published by Laurie & Whittle, frequently associated with the "Repository of Wit and Humour" and typically attributed to artist Thomas Rowlandson.....
It features a witty scene in a schoolroom, showing a teacher explaining the Latin word quis ("who") to pupils.
Context: Laurie & Whittle, based in London, were renowned for producing popular, hand-colored satirical prints during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Theme: The print is a caricature, combining classical education, childhood, and social commentary, often mocking the rigorous, sometimes absurd, teaching methods of the time. Item #16-6437
Price: $350.00