RETURNING HOME AT THE CLOSE OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. 2 PRINTS.

Francis Wheatly (1747-1801). "The Soldiers Return" [with] "The Sailors Return." Hand-colored mezzotints, each 19 7/8 x 13 7/8 inches (view); both published in London by J.R. Smith, 14 June 1785 and intended to be sold individually or as a matched set. A British soldier, still dressed in his campaign uniform from the American War, returns home to elderly father and sweetheart, while the Jack Tar, flush with a bag of prize money, returns to his family and cottage. Sentimental scenes, but ones that portray details such as military and naval dress with great accuracy. CONDITION: Very good overall, not examined outside of the frame; the coloring still rather fresh in both; cropped within the platemark.