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Print (Steel engraving)
THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN./ WHERE THERE IS SHAME, THERE MAY IN TIME BE VIRTUE.
Edward Prentis, Archibald L. Dick
1830-1855
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Edward Prentis (Painter)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1976.0282.011
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Miss Aileen M. du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1976.0282.011
Object Name
Print (Steel engraving)
Title
THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN./ WHERE THERE IS SHAME, THERE MAY IN TIME BE VIRTUE.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Edward Prentis (Painter); Archibald L. Dick (Engraver)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Archibald L. Dick worked in New York.
Secondary Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Prentis worked in London, and print probably originally published there. It was a practice among mid-19th century American printers to import European plates for reprinting in the United States.
Date
1830-1855
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: Painted by Ed.\d Prentis.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: Engraved by A. L. Dick.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Genre scene
- Interior view
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Engraved
- Etched
Dimensions (inches)
5.92 (H) x 8.44 (W) x 5.4 (Image H) x 6.4 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.04 (H) x 21.43 (W) x 13.6 (Image H) x 16.3 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H near left. W near bottom. No plate marks.