Alfred Wordsworth Thompson – The Departing Guest (19th-Century Chromolithograph, 22” x 36”)

Bring a touch of 19th-century elegance into your home with this original chromolithograph of The Departing Guest by American painter Alfred Wordsworth Thompson (1840–1896). Thompson, celebrated for his Civil War scenes and refined genre paintings, trained in Paris and exhibited at the National Academy of Design and the Paris Salon.

The Departing Guest (22” x 36”) depicts a genteel Southern home where visitors on horseback take their leave, offering a vivid glimpse into post-Civil War American life. These works were produced in the late 1800s as high-quality chromolithographs, mounted on sturdy backing for display in Victorian parlors.

This piece remains well-preserved with age-appropriate foxing on the reverse, strong color retention, and its original period charm. Collectors especially prize it when paired with its companion print, The Returning Guest.

A fine example of American parlor art history — large, striking, and ready to hang.