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The Prodigal Son

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a simple line drawing of two people, both visible from head to toe. The person on the left is bent forward at the waist, leaning towards the other person, who stands upright. The figures are draped in loose, flowing garments. The drawing lacks detailed facial features and depicts suggested outlines for hair. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures with no additional elements.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and black ink with wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3255 × 3883 px
Public Domain
Yes
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