The Exhortation to the Apostles (Recommandation aux apôtres)

James Tissot

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). The Exhortation to the Apostles (Recommandation aux apôtres), 1886–1896. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (16.5 x 22.2 cm) Sheet: 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (16.5 x 22.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.129. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

European Art

Title

The Exhortation to the Apostles (Recommandation aux apôtres)

Date

1886–1896

Geography

Place made: France

Medium

Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper

Classification

Watercolor

Dimensions

Image: 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (16.5 x 22.2 cm) Sheet: 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (16.5 x 22.2 cm)

Signatures

Signed bottom left near center: "J.J. Tissot"

Credit Line

Purchased by public subscription

Accession Number

00.159.129

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