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Young English gentleman arriving back home after the Grand Tour. He rides a four-horse carriage and is welcomed by his family. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled "The Arrival of the Young English Gentleman from the Grand Tour," depicts a jubilant scene of homecoming in the Regency era. The young English gentleman, dressed in fashionable attire, sits confidently in a four-horse carriage, his face beaming with excitement as he returns from his extensive European travels. Upon arriving home, he is greeted by his delighted family, who have gathered at the entrance of their grand estate. The woman in the foreground, dressed in an elegant gown, throws her arms around her husband in a warm embrace, while their children look on with curiosity and admiration. The gentleman's return from the Grand Tour was a significant milestone in the life of a young Englishman during the Regency era. The journey was an opportunity to broaden one's horizons, learn new skills, and acquire a refined taste for art, culture, and fashion. However, the journey back home was not always an easy one. As depicted in this engraving, the gentleman's carriage appears to have encountered an accident during the journey, with one of the horses having thrown the rider. Despite this mishap, the gentleman's spirits remain unbroken, and he is welcomed home with open arms. The engraving is an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson, published in William Combe's popular series, "The Dance of Life," which was published by Rudolph Ackermann in London in 1817. The intricate details and vibrant colours of the handcoloured engraving capture the essence of Regency-era life, with its emphasis on hunting, sports, and the pursuit of knowledge and culture.
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