The Farmer's Return
1762
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1762
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Farmer's Return is a 1762 by John James Basire, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This black-and-white print shows a crowded, messy room with five people. A man in a hat sits at a table, holding a cane and looking tired. A woman in a long dress stands near him, gesturing with her hands. A boy and a girl stand nearby, watching. In the background, a man leans against a wall, and another stands by a fireplace with a cat on the floor. The room looks lived-in, with pots, a lantern, and a dog near the fire. The title *The Farmer’s Return* hints this scene might be about someone coming home after a long trip. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like it.
A print by John James Basire from 1762 shows a farmer seated in a chair smoking a pipe. His wife enters from the right and appears startled by his presence. To the left of the scene, a young girl and a boy stand before a fireplace.
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London line-engraver John James Basire turned biblical scenes and everyday life into finely cut prints.
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