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The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Fatted Calf, 1880 (oil on canvas)
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The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Fatted Calf, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XNT33784 The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Fatted Calf, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 100x130 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: The Prodigal Child, The Gras Calf; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 22602846
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In this photo print, we are transported to the world of James Jacques Joseph Tissot's "The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Fatted Calf". Painted in 1880, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 100x130 cm and is housed at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Nantes, France. The scene depicted here is one of joyous celebration and reconciliation. A river serves as the backdrop for a family gathering, where a rowing boat floats peacefully. In the foreground, we witness a heartwarming moment between a father and his prodigal child. Dressed in cricket whites with a cap adorning his head, the young man sits at an elegantly set table covered with dishes waiting to be uncovered. As he lifts the dish cover with anticipation, our eyes are drawn to the centerpiece - an exquisitely prepared fatted calf. This symbolic feast represents both abundance and forgiveness. Surrounding them are other family members eagerly awaiting their meal. Tissot's attention to detail shines through as he captures not only their physical appearances but also their emotions. We can almost taste the anticipation on their faces as they prepare to dine together once again. "The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Fatted Calf" reminds us of the power of forgiveness and second chances within familial relationships. It serves as a timeless reminder that love and compassion can bridge even seemingly insurmountable gaps between loved ones.
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