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The Prodigal Son, 2nd plate (L'enfant prodigue)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with undulating terrain and a dense backdrop of thickets and trees blending into the horizon. A figure is kneeling to the left, possibly writing on the ground with a stick. Trees dominate the left side, with their trunks extending into the foliage. The artist uses fine lines to create textures and forms. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3186 × 4903 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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