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The Prodigal Son

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a human figure in an abstract style. The figure's body is shown with overlapping lines, suggesting movement. The head has rounded features with indistinct facial features and basic hair detail. The clothing drapes loosely with shading for depth. Partial sketches of other forms are visible to the right. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and black ink with wash on laid paper
Dimensions
2889 × 3881 px
Public Domain
Yes
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