Artwork
The Return Home
The Return Home is a print by the Romanticist artist Edward Calvert. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1929.172
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
The Return Home is an etching by Edward Calvert, created in 1829. It is a print held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a lone rider on a donkey approaching a distant house, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation. The rider's downward gaze and staff suggest a journey, while the simplicity of the donkey's rendering contrasts with the textured background.
Technique & Style
Calvert employed chiaroscuro, using shading to create depth and make the figures stand out against the dark landscape. The contrast between light and shadow adds to the scene's mystique.
Artist & collection
