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

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a figure crouched under a large tree, detailed with fine lines. The figure is dressed in simple clothing and holds a staff, engaged in an activity. In the background, there are hills and landscapes depicted with curving lines. The color palette is warm sepia, giving a vintage look. The artwork features etching with delicate lines and cross-hatching, creating depth. Light and shadow play across the scene, enhancing the details.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint printed in bistre
Credit Line

Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Accession Number

1953.12.51
Catalogue Raisonné

Bliss 1923, no. 399, State iv

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

Q65214516

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