James J.-J. Tissot (1836-1902 )The prodigal son. 1882. Etching and drypoint. 450 x 351 (title) and 375 x 311 (plates). Wentworth 57 to 61. Complete suite of 4 plates. Very nice proofs on ivory watermarked "van gelder" laid paper, in a vellum folder [693 x 508] illustrated with the title-frontispiece printed in brown. A few rare light freckles and a thin band of oxidation at the edges of the leaves. Slight oxidation and small russeted halo at the foot of the upper cover. All margins.