Prodigal Son
Sculptor: Wright, Austin
Abstract figurative sculpture composed of two standing, headless figures: the seemingly elderly, slightly stooped, cloaked figure on the left embracing the taller, muscular figure on the right. Wright's title 'Prodigal Son' refers to Jesus' parable of the same name (Luke 15:11-32). Wright's sculpture presumably depicts the moment the unnamed father welcomes home his errant younger son in the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32).
Bequeathed by Mrs M.E.L. Brownlow
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1972) by Brownlow, M. E. L., Mrs
1950s
20th Century, Mid
Elizabeth II
Production date:
AD 1954
Unique piece
Figure Depth 8.8 cm Height 25.9 cm Width 9.9 cm
Casting (process) : Lead
Accession number: M.10-1972
Primary reference Number: 30692
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_10_1972
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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