James Tissot
The Parable of the Prodigal Son

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

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ArtistFrench, 1836–1902
CultureFrench
Titles
  • The Parable of the Prodigal Son
  • from the series The Prodigal Son
Date1881
MediumEtching
DimensionsImage: 13 3/4 × 17 1/2 in. (34.9 × 44.5 cm)
 Sheet: 20 × 24 3/4 in. (50.8 × 62.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin S. Romansky
Object number84.59.1
Non exposé

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