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The return of the prodigal father" at the "Puck" office / J. Keppler." – Historic Reproduction

The return of the prodigal father" at the "Puck" office / J. Keppler.", [published 1883] — antique lithograph
The return of the prodigal father" at the "Puck" office / J. Keppler.", [published 1883]. Antique lithograph from the Historic Print Archive collection.

(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

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Step back in time with The return of the prodigal father" at the "Puck" office / J. Keppler.", an antique lithograph rich in period detail. An authentic image from the Library of Congress, it carries the weight of the real historical record.

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This picture shows Joseph Keppler himself, the founder of *Puck*, as the returning prodigal, with his office staff gathered to greet him. The title borrows from the biblical parable of the prodigal son, and the record ties the image to both Keppler's journeys and the homecoming theme. Keppler, an Austrian-born illustrator, started the humor weekly in New York in the 1870s and made it one of the best-known satirical magazines of its day. Its large color spreads, like this one in the October 10, 1883 issue, were a major draw for readers.

Created / published[published 1883]
Medium1 print : lithograph, color.
GenrePeriodical illustrations 1880-1890.Cartoons 1880-1890.Lithographs Color 1880-1890.
NotesIllus. in: Puck, 1883 Oct. 10, pp. 88-89.
SubjectsKeppler, Joseph Ferdinand,--1838-1894--Journeys. Homecomings--1880-1890. Newsrooms--1880-1890.
SourceLibrary of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Original scan1,536 × 920 px · prints to 5 × 3 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-HPA-165078

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