Moeder bezoekt haar dochter op de kostschool 1789

William Ward's 1789 print, *Moeder bezoekt haar dochter op de kostschool* (A Visit to the Boarding School), depicts a mother's visit to her daughter at a boarding school. The scene shows the mother arriving and being greeted by her daughter and other students, highlighting the emotional significance of family connections during a time when boarding schools were common. The meticulous detail and refined portrayal of the figures reflect the artist's skill in conveying emotional nuance and social commentary, characteristic of the neoclassical style prevalent in 18th-century art. Ward's print is an important example of the genre of domestic scenes, capturing a poignant moment in the lives of a mother and daughter.