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Copper engraving of prodigal son saying goodbye to his father and mother in 1 1/4 in. dark wood frame. In the print, the father and son clasp hands, the mother is seated at a table looking down, two men are packing up items, and a dog looks up at the father and son.
prints (visual works)
copper engraving (printing process)
paper (fiber product)
copper (metal)
religions (concept)
Unidentified Paper
Stipple Engraved
Religion
PICTURE, RELIGIOUS
Printed beneath print: ""He gathered together and took his Journey into a far Country. St. Luke Ch. 15. V. 13/ Published 1st Augst. 1791 by Robt. Sayer & Co. Fleet Street London. (Plate 1)""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker)
London, England
16 x 12.125 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.332.1
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