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The Prodigal Son, 4th plate (L'enfant prodigue)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an etching showing a seated figure with a view slightly looking downwards. A large tree with textured brushstrokes is on the left, while a man is digging into the ground with a hoe in the foreground. The background shows outlines of low hills, trees, and structures blending into a sepia-toned backdrop.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint printed in bistre
Dimensions
3387 × 4613 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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