The Prodigal Son
DrawingsAmerican19th century

The Prodigal Son

c. 1812

Artists

Washington AllstonArtist
Classification
Drawings
Medium
Graphite on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Century
19th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Drawings

Dimensions

28.8 x 21.8 cm (11 5/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

Provenance

To the artist's wife Martha Dana Allston at his death, 1843; to the Washington Allston Trust, 1862.

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