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The Prodigal Son Begging (L'enfant prodigue mendiant)

Portfolio/Series: The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ (La Vie de Notre-Seigneur Jésus-Christ)
Artist: James Tissot, French, 1836-1902
Medium: Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Place Made: France
Dates: 1886-1894
Dimensions: Image: 7 15/16 x 4 5/8 in. (20.2 x 11.7 cm) Sheet: 7 15/16 x 4 5/8 in. (20.2 x 11.7 cm)
Signature: Signed bottom right: "J.J. Tissot"
Collections: European Art
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 00.159.184
Credit Line: Purchased by public subscription
Image: Overall, 00.159.184_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2006

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