# The Prodigal Son (2nd Plate)

By [Alphonse Legros](<https://art.jpamorgan.com/artists/alphonse-legros.md>), c. 1857–1911.

## Details

- Medium: etching
- Collection: [Cleveland Museum of Art](<https://art.jpamorgan.com/galleries/gallery-36a1fc18d246201d.md>)

[View collection record](<https://clevelandart.org/art/1920.602>)

- Categories: Print, Works on Paper
- Styles: [Realism](<https://art.jpamorgan.com/styles/realism.md>)

## Image

![A hunched figure kneels beside a path through sparse trees and distant farm buildings.](<https://api.art.jpamorgan.com/artifacts/source-36a1fc18d246201d-a6e6a9014575f34d/full.jpg?v=60ddc39fb2162e4d9bc32dc456a2322a47a503621ef610924e6b2a8cdf96efd3>)

## Sources & credits

- The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1920.602. Gift of Ralph King. CC0 Open Access.
- Gift of Ralph King
- Cleveland Museum of Art

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