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The Prodigal Son

A work made of engraving in black on cream laid paper.

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  • A work made of engraving in black on cream laid paper.

Date:

1928

Artist:

Johannes Wuesten
German, 1896-1943

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Johannes Wuesten

Title

The Prodigal Son

Place

Germany (Artist's nationality:)

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1928

Medium

Engraving in black on cream laid paper

Dimensions

Plate: 23.2 × 17.8 cm (9 3/16 × 7 1/16 in.); Sheet: 31.6 × 24 cm (12 1/2 × 9 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Thomas E. Donnelley Purchase Prize

Reference Number

1934.377

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