The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father
PrintmakerEtched by
Amos Doolittle
American, 1754 - 1832
PublisherPublished by
Shelton & Kensett
American, founded 1813
Date1814
MediumEtching; printer's ink on wove paper, backed with wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 5/8 x 9 1/2in. (32.1 x 24.1cm)
Platemark (height x width): 14 1/4 x 10 1/4in. (36.2 x 26cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 1/4 x 12 1/2in. (41.3 x 31.8cm)
Platemark (height x width): 14 1/4 x 10 1/4in. (36.2 x 26cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 1/4 x 12 1/2in. (41.3 x 31.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA young man kneels on the ground at the right in front of an elderly man who stands at the left. The young man wears a coat, shirt, breeches, hose, and low shoes. His hat is on the ground beside him. His clothes are ragged, with tears and holes in them. The old man wears a coat, vest, breeches, hose, and shoes with buckles. He wears a lace stock and has lace cuffs. He is probably also wearing a wig. His left arm is extended above the young man's head. Two women stand in the right background. Both wear turbans or hats. One has her hands folded, as if in prayer. A bush with roses is at the left. Additional flowers, probably hollyhocks, an ornamental urn, and a large tree are at the right. A large house is in the left background.
Object number1975.95.1
InscribedOn recto, etched title beneath image, printed in black ink, "The PRODIGAL SON returned to HIS FATHER / Father I have Sinned against Heaven and in they sight and am no more worthy to be called they Son. / St. Luke 15 Chap. 21 V"On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
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