Le retour de l'enfant prodigue (3e planche) (The Return of the Prodigal Son) (third plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two people in an intimate position. One person is kneeling while the other is standing, leaning towards the kneeling figure. Both individuals have indistinct facial features due to a sketch-like drawing technique. The standing figure is slightly bent over, with their face leaning towards the other person. Both have short, sketchy hair. The standing person wears a long coat, shaded boldly, while the kneeling figure's clothing is less defined. A hat is in the foreground, and faint outlines of buildings and trees are in the background.