William Redmore BIGG (1755-1828), O sweet home! - or the Return from School, (original title: "Dulce Domum or the Return from School"), 1790

mezzotint colored from publisher's plate, 54.5 x 69 cm; signed.ld.: "Painted by W.R.Bigg" and p.d.: "Engraved by John Jones (...) engraver by Prince of Wales, Duke of York." Minor light brown spots in margins.

A famous graphic that has been circulated in the media. It shows the joyful return to the court of two brothers after studying in the city. It was made by the court engraver and printmaker of the heir to the throne of England and the Duke of York. It is to pair with the previous item (see No. 15). The engraving is in the possession of the British Museum. Due to its rarity - numerous reproductions have been made since the late 19th century, including Gallery 1 St Art today - it is offering a reprint for $627.