The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father.

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

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 15/16 x 10in. (32.9 x 25.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 19 1/4 x 14in. (48.9 x 35.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

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 number1996.177.80

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNED TO HIS FATHER. / Father I have Sinned against Heaven, and in thy Sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. / St. Luke 15 Chap. 21 V."

On verso, in pencil: upper left, "Box 22 / #11"; lower right, old and new accession numbers; "consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 46 [crossed out] 43".

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