# Rowden — The King in Yellow character guide

> Rowden in The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Monsieur Rowden, Mr. Stanley Rowden, Mr. Rowden

**First appearance:** 0021-the-studio

## Who they are

An acquaintance in the Parisian stories.

## Relationships

### [Clifford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_in_yellow_se/characters/clifford)

_rivalry_

Clifford and Rowden are artistic rivals, frequently competing for commissions and critical acclaim in the Parisian art world.

### [Clifford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_in_yellow_se/characters/clifford)

_rivalry_

Clifford and Rowden are artistic rivals, frequently competing for commissions and critical acclaim in the Parisian art world.

### [Clifford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_in_yellow_se/characters/clifford)

_rivalry_

Clifford and Rowden are artistic rivals, frequently competing for commissions and critical acclaim in the Parisian art world.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_in_yellow_se/chapters/v)

Enthusiastic and impulsive; drags Hastings into the fishing party, causing tension with Clifford.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_in_yellow_se/chapters/i)

Stanley Rowden, a student at the café and studio.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_in_yellow_se/chapters/iii)

Accompanies Elliott, comments on the floral display, and mentions seeing flowers delivered to Rue Barrée's house.

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