James Tissot (1836-1902) - Lot 153

James Tissot (1836-1902) The prodigal son, 1881 Set of 5 large original etchings on watermarked Vergé paper, including "Frontispiece", "The Departure", "In Foreign Climes", "The Return", and "The Fatted Calf". Some are signed or dated on the plate, lower right. Dimensions: + Sheet size: 48.5 x 62 cm / 19.8 x 24.4 in. Condition : In fair/good condition, with a few notable stains, light handling creases, some discoloration and occasional small tears at the edges. The images are otherwise clean and well inked. We recommend framing (please note that the last image is only a simulation, these works of art are NOT framed). The images are otherwise clean and well inked. We recommend framing them (please note that the last picture is only a simulation, these works of art are NOT framed). The 5 engravings together form the series "The Parable of the Prodigal Son". Engraved by James Tissot himself, London.