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The Prodigal Son Takes to Riotous Living
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Alois Petrak and Joseph von Führich

The Prodigal Son Takes to Riotous Living

1874

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The Prodigal Son Takes to Riotous Living

1874

Physical Qualities Engraving on chine collé, Sheet: 457 x 618 mm. (18 x 24 5/16 in.) Plate: 290 x 366 mm. (11 7/16 x 14 7/16 in.) Image: 213 x 289 mm. (8 3/8 x 11 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.12962

Inscribed: RECTO: at upper right, in plate: "III"; 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 right on sheet, in graphite: "0"

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

Artist

Alois Petrak

Czech, 1811 - 1888

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