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

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

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.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of George Matthew Adams

  • Accession Number

    1963.1.27

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 293, State only

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

Q65506732

You may be interested in

Loading Results