1881
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Prodigal Son: The Fatted Calf (L’enfant prodigue: le veau gras) is a 1881 by James Tissot, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white sketch shows a crowded room with people gathered around a table. A woman in dark clothes stands near a man who’s kneeling, while others watch or talk. Outside the window, trees and a fence are visible, and the room feels busy but quiet. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to show the scene’s energy. The focus is on the group’s reactions—some look curious, others tired. Next, check out James Tissot to see how he blended different art styles.
Jacques Joseph Tissot (French: ; 15 October 1836 – 8 August 1902), better known as James Tissot (UK: TISS-oh, US: tee-SOH), was a French painter, illustrator, and caricaturist.
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