Johnny Safe Returned to His Mamma n.d.

"Johnny Safe Returned to His Mamma" is a satirical watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson, a renowned English caricaturist known for his humorous depictions of social life in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The artwork, currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago, portrays a domestic scene with a young man returning home, likely after a period of absence, to his mother. Rowlandson's signature style, characterized by exaggerated features and humorous expressions, makes this scene a witty commentary on the dynamics of family life in the late Georgian era. The work is a prime example of Rowlandson's talent for capturing social satire through the visual medium.