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The Prodigal Son Receiving His Patrimony

Amos Doolittle

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three men indoors. The first man is seated in a red ornate armchair, with white hair and a serious expression, dressed in a blue coat, white shirt, and tan pants. The second man stands in the center, with reddish hair, a neutral expression, and wearing a brown coat, bright yellow vest, and white shirt. The third man sits on the right, leaning over a green table with dark hair tied back, dressed similarly to the others. On the table are stacks of coins and a ledger. The background has a bookshelf with orange-bound books, a globe, a window with a tree, a clock, and an ornate carpet.

Artwork Details

Date
1814
Medium
hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions
3018 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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