The young man, dressed as in bmsat 8229, advances towards his father who stands on the serpentine drive leading to his house, one corner of which is on the left, with a figure of fame poised on the corner of the roof. Behind the prodigal a servant in livery holds out shoes and stockings. Three women wait expectantly in a gateway. Behind (right) are the trees of a park. 1792
mezzotint with hand-colouring. Date: 1792. Dimensions: Height: 352 mm; Width: 249 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. The Prodigal Son returned home reclaimed (BM 1935,0522.3.41)
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