The Prodigal Son Returned to his Father
The Prodigal Son Returned to his Father

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The Prodigal Son Returned to his Father,

published 1814

Amos Doolittle, American, 1754–1832
x1944-206

Information

Title
The Prodigal Son Returned to his Father
Dates

published 1814

Maker
Amos Doolittle
Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

plate: 35.7 x 25.7 cm. (14 1/16 x 10 1/8 in.)
sheet: 36 x 26 cm. (14 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Mather Collection

Object Number
x1944-206
Culture
American
Type
prints, engravings
Subject
women, trees, sons, fathers, gardens (open spaces), flowers (plants), figures (representations), men

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