Study for the Prodigal Son (Etude pour L'enfant prodigue)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a figure sitting at the base of a tree. Several tree trunks bisect the scene vertically. The trees are detailed with intricate lines, giving the impression of foliage growth. The left side is dominated by the trees, while the right side fades into a soft, light area. The horizon is not easily visible due to the dense trees and narrow focus. The etching style features delicate, overlapping lines creating depth and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, with variations in line density conveying light and shadow. The figure appears in a contemplative posture, partly obscured by tree shadows.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint?

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5410

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 693


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1923

  • A Catalogue of the Etchings, Drypoints and Lithographs by Professor Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) In the Collection of Frank E. Bliss. Preface by Campbell Dodgson. London: Privately printed, 1923.

Wikidata ID

Q65018644

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