James Tissot
1836–1902 · French · 30 artworks
RealismImpressionismSymbolismDetailed rendering of fabricsUse of photography as referenceNarrative compositionsEmphasis on contemporary lifeJuxtaposition of figures and settings
artist bio
James Tissot was a French painter known for his depictions of fashionable society and scenes from everyday life. Later in his career, he turned to religious subjects, creating a large series of illustrations of the Bible that gained widespread popularity.
what you'll learn
Studying Tissot's work allows students to explore the intersection of Realism and Impressionism, while also examining how an artist's style can evolve over time. Students can also learn about the social context of the Victorian era through his detailed depictions of clothing, interiors, and social interactions.
related: Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Frederic Bazille
30 artworks
At Marguerite Rempart
1861
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Sunday Morning
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Holyday
1876
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Quarrelling
1876
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The Woman of Fashion (La Mondaine)
1885
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In the Conservatory
1878
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The Artist's Ladies
1885
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The Wisdom of Solomon
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Etude
1890
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A Fete Day at Brighton (Naval flags of various European nations seen In background)
1878
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A Woman in an Elegant Interior
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Letter with Hats
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The Shop Girl
1885
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Mavourneen (Portrait of Kathleen Newton)
1877
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Mary Magdalene`s Box of Very Precious Ointment
1894
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Reading the News
1874
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Girl with a fan
1871
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During the Service
1860
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Without A Dowry, aka Sunday In the Luxembourg Gardens
1885
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Annunciation
1896
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A Convalescent
1876
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The Conquest of the Amorites
1902
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Moses and Aaron Speak to the People
1902
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Marguerite in Church
1860
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In The Louvre
1885
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The Terrace of the Trafalgar Tavern Greenwich London
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The Circle of the Rue Royale
1868
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In Church
1869
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Jesus at Bethany
1894
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The Two Sisters Portrait
1863
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