Photographic Print : Prodigal son sees a return home as dangerous to his health
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Prodigal son sees a return home as dangerous to his health
The prodigal son (likely a cad and bounder who has run up a large debt on the family account back home in Blighty) seeing a return home as the poor option !! Overheard in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. " Well, young Scapegrace, are you going back home to let your people kill the fatted calf?" " Oh, you don t know my governor, hes not that sort; he d more likely kill the Bally Prodigal." Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 11575105
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Abroad Australian Displeased Englishman Idea Phil Poor Prodigal Return Returning Smart Sydney Unhappy
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Prodigal Son Sees a Return Home as Dangerous to His Health" photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Rights Managed prints, sourced exclusively from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the moment of reckoning for a prodigal son, a once carefree and debt-laden figure, now faced with the harsh reality of returning home. With a hint of trepidation and a touch of regret in his eyes, he realizes that the familiar comforts of home may not be the easy solution he once thought. This thought-provoking photograph is a powerful reminder of the complexities and uncertainties that come with homecoming, making it an intriguing addition to any art collection or office space. Bring the depth and emotion of this captivating scene into your home or workplace and elevate your decor with this beautifully printed photograph from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from the late 1890s, an Englishman identified as a "prodigal son" is being quizzed by an unseen interlocutor in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The prodigal son, who is dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, looks nervously over his shoulder as if sensing danger. The caption suggests that this young man, who has likely lived a reckless and debauched life abroad and run up substantial debts on the family account back in "Blighty," or England, is returning home to face the displeasure and potential wrath of his father. The speaker, with a knowing smirk, asks the prodigal son if he is indeed planning to return home to be welcomed with open arms and a feast prepared in his honor, as told in the parable of the Prodigal Son in the Bible. But the prodigal son, with a hint of fear in his voice, replies that his governor, or father, is not the type to welcome him with open arms. Instead, he warns, the father is more likely to "kill the Bally Prodigal," indicating that a return home could be dangerous to the young man's health. The photograph captures the tension and uncertainty of this moment, as the prodigal son realizes that his past actions may have serious consequences. The historical context of the image, set against the backdrop of Sydney's bustling streets, adds to the intrigue and drama of the scene. Overall, this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of returning home after a period of reckless living.
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