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Collections: European Art: The Head of Saint John the Baptist on a Charger (La tête de saint Jean-Baptiste dans le plat)

The Head of Saint John the Baptist on a Charger (La tête de saint Jean-Baptiste dans le plat)

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: 1886-1896
Dimensions: Image: 4 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (11.1 x 18.7 cm) Sheet: 4 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (11.1 x 18.7 cm)
Signature: Bottom center: "J.J. Tissot"
Collections: European Art
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 00.159.132
Credit Line: Purchased by public subscription
Image: Overall, 00.159.132_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2006

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