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The Prodigal Son Decides to Return Home

Alois Petrak and Joseph von Führich

The Prodigal Son Decides to Return Home

1873

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The Prodigal Son Decides to Return Home

1873

Physical Qualities Engraving on chine collé, Sheet: 458 x 614 mm. (18 1/16 x 24 3/16 in.) Plate: 290 x 370 mm. (11 7/16 x 14 9/16 in.) Image: 216 x 290 mm. (8 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.12966
Proof before letters

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

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

Artist

Alois Petrak

1810–1887

Czech, 1811 - 1888
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Artist

Joseph von Führich

1799–1875

Bohemian, 1800-1876
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