The Prodigal Son Receiving His Patrimony.

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

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Thayer American, 1846 - 1847

PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1845-1846

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 7/8 x 8 5/8in. (30.2 x 21.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 3/4 x 9 7/8in. (34.9 x 25.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

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 left 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. Drapery in the left background is drawn back to reveal a diamond-paned window. A framed landscape is on the wall at the right. A patterned carpet is on the floor.

Object number1950.202.171

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE PRODIGAL SON RECEIVING HIS PATRIMONY. / 'He gathered all together and took his Journey into a far Country.' / Luke 15.13." Lower left, in pencil, "81".

On verso, upper left, in red ink, "983". In pencil, lower left, "Print / Box 8 / #8"; lower right, "acc #983" "consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 35" accession number.

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