The First Nail (Le premier clou)

• Artist: James Tissot
• Medium: Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
• Geographical Location: France
• Dates: 1886-1894
• Dimensions: Image: 7 13/16 x 12 11/16 in. (19.8 x 32.2 cm) Sheet: 7 13/16 x 12 11/16 in. (19.8 x 32.2 cm) Frame: 16 7/8 x 22 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (42.9 x 58.1 x 3.8 cm)
• Signature: Signed bottom right: "J.J. Tissot"
• Collection: European Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 3MZM12, Floor
• Exhibitions:
  • James Tissot: 'The Life of Christ' (October 23, 2009 through January 17, 2010)
• Accession Number: 00.159.292
• Image: 00.159.292_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2007