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The Arrival of the Prodigal Son in the City
Public Domain

Alois Petrak and Joseph von Führich

The Arrival of the Prodigal Son in the City

1874

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The Arrival of the Prodigal Son in the City

1874

Physical Qualities Engraving on chine collé, Sheet: 460 x 611 mm. (18 1/8 x 24 1/16 in.) Plate: 292 x 370 mm. (11 1/2 x 14 9/16 in.) Image: 215 x 292 mm. (8 7/16 x 11 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.12961

Inscribed: RECTO: at upper right, in plate: "II"; at lower right, in image: "43"; at lower left, in plate: "Gest. v. Petrak."; at lower center, in plate: "Druck v. F. Kargl. Wien."; at lower right in sheet, in graphite: "0"

Markings: CM: Claghorn on verso; P. Kaeser on recto

Artist

Alois Petrak

Czech, 1811 - 1888

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