The Departure of the Prodigal Son

James Tissot French

1862–63

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Artwork Details

Title: The Departure of the Prodigal Son
Artist: James Tissot (French, Nantes 1836–1902 Chenecey-Buillon)
Date: 1862–63
Medium: Point of brush and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over graphite (recto); graphite (verso)
Dimensions: 6 x 12 5/16 in. (15.2 x 32.9 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1970
Object Number: 1970.114.2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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