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Enjoying Domestic Happiness

Robert Blyth

1779

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Enjoying Domestic Happiness is a 1779 ink by Robert Blyth, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Robert Blyth
When & what style?: 1779 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a domestic scene with a woman seated on a chest, surrounded by a man standing to her left and a child in a basket at her feet. The woman is dressed in a flowing gown, while the man wears a simple shirt and breeches. A helmet and shield hang on the wall behind them, adding a sense of protection to the scene. In the foreground, a basket and a jug are visible, suggesting a sense of everyday life. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of warmth and comfort, with the family members gathered together in a cozy setting. The artist's use of etching on laid paper adds a sense of texture and depth to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate details of the scene. To learn more about this style of printmaking, explore the technique of etching.