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The Prodigal Son Leaving Home

Alois Petrak and Joseph von Führich

The Prodigal Son Leaving Home

1873

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The Prodigal Son Leaving Home

1873

Physical Qualities Engraving on chine collé, Sheet: 461 x 617 mm. (18 1/8 x 24 5/16 in.) Plate: 295 x 366 mm. (11 5/8 x 14 7/16 in.) Image: 219 x 293 mm. (8 5/8 x 11 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.12960
Proof before letters

Inscribed: RECTO: at lower left, in image: "43"; at lower left, in plate: "Gez v. Führich."; at lower right, in image: "Gest. v. Petrak"; at lower center, in plate: "Druck v. F. Kargl. Wien."; at upper right, in plate: "1"; 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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