Dulce Domum

DESCRIPTION: This image is after a hand-coloured mezzotint titled "Dulce Domum, or the Return from School".  Artist and Era: The print was engraved by John Jones in 1790 after an original painting by William Redmore Bigg.  Scene Description: It depicts a joyous scene of children returning home from boarding school to be greeted by their family.  Significance: The title "Dulce Domum" translates to "Sweet Home," reflecting a popular sentimental theme in late 18th-century British art.  Pairing: This print is historically paired with another scene by the same artists titled "Black Monday, or the Departure for School," which shows the children leaving.  STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Mezzotint SIZE (cm): 20.5 x 15 CREATORS: John Jones after William Redmore Bigg PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: ?C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Works of Art PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.