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My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Eli, Eli lama sabactani)

Portfolio/Series: The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ (La Vie de Notre-Seigneur Jésus-Christ)
Artist: James Tissot, French, 1836-1902
Medium: Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Place Made: France
Dates: 1886-1894
Dimensions: Image: 11 1/2 x 8 13/16 in. (29.2 x 22.4 cm) Sheet: 11 1/2 x 8 13/16 in. (29.2 x 22.4 cm)
Signature: Signed bottom right: "J.J. Tissot"
Collections: European Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Robert E. Blum Gallery, 1st Floor
Accession Number: 00.159.302
Credit Line: Purchased by public subscription
Image: Overall, 00.159.302_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2007

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