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)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 x 10 1/16in. (35.2 x 25.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Bonnette
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.
Object number2007.11.7
InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE PRODIGAL SON RECEIVING HIS PATRIMONY. / He gathered all together and took his Journey into a far Country. "On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number.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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