Name/Title
Framed art, "Prodigal Son" by Mary Workman, ca. 1840s.Entry/Object ID
2021.14.1.1Description
Framed art, "Prodigal Son" by Mary Workman (1808-1868), ca. 1840s. The mixed-media art piece was created on a silk fabric layered with paint, gold foil embossing, ink and fabric applique. Paint colors include brown, blue, pink. It features the biblical scene of the reunion of father and son. Other features include calligraphy text with hand painted vignettes at the top, left, and bottom sections. The frame is wood with an interior border in a gold color and reverse is enclosed with wooden boards and nails. A metal wire attached to both sides by a metal loop is intact. There is some gouge marks on the gold colored, secondary border along the frame, embrittled paper lining is visible on the back of the frame but both the art piece itself and the frame are in good condition.