The Prodigal Son Receiving his Patrimony.

PrinterProbably printed by D. W. Kellogg & Co. (American, 1830 - 1840)

PublisherProbably published by D. W. Kellogg & Co. (American, 1830 - 1840)

After a work byAfter a work by Amos Doolittle (American, 1754 - 1832)

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 3/8 x 10 1/16in. (31.4 x 25.6cm) Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 x 10 1/16in. (35.2 x 25.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Bonnette

Object number2007.11.7

DescriptionTwo men stand beside a table which is covered with a tablecloth. An elderly man is seated in an armchair at the right. He is wearing a wig and holds eyeglasses in his right hand. All three men wear coats, vests, breeches, hose, and shoes with buckles. Some have lace cuffs or stocks. Three piles of coins are arranged at the back of the table. Additional money is scattered at the front of the table. A writing set, consisting of an ink well, another container, and a quill pen in a tray with a handle, is at the right. A framed landscape is on the wall at the righ. An urn or finial is on a pedestal beneath it. Bookcases containing books are in the rear wall. A globe of the world is in a stand in the left background. A patterned carpet is on the floor.

NotesConstituent Note: Although the print is not signed, it appears to be consistent with other versions of the subject by D.W. Kellogg. (Finlay 5/11/2007)

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