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Giorgio de Chirico

The Return of the Prodigal Son

Description

Maker

Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, 1888-1978), designer

Title

The Return of the Prodigal Son
Metamorphosis

Year

1929

Medium

  • lithograph

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • lithograph

Materials

lithograph

Supports

  • Medium weight cream Arches wove paper

Dimensions

41.3 x 30.8 cm (16 1/4 x 12 1/8 inches) (plate)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund

Object Number

77.123

Type

  • Prints

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Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, 1888-1978), designer
The Return of the Prodigal Son; Metamorphosis, 1929
lithograph
41.3 x 30.8 cm (16 1/4 x 12 1/8 inches) (plate)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 77.123

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