Judaic Ornament

James Tissot

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). Judaic Ornament, 1886–1887 or 1889. Pen and ink on paper mounted on board, Sheet: 2 7/8 x 7 3/16 in. (7.3 x 18.3 cm) Mount: 3 1/16 x 7 11/16 in. (7.8 x 19.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.438.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

European Art

Title

Judaic Ornament

Date

1886–1887 or 1889

Medium

Pen and ink on paper mounted on board

Classification

Drawing

Dimensions

Sheet: 2 7/8 x 7 3/16 in. (7.3 x 18.3 cm) Mount: 3 1/16 x 7 11/16 in. (7.8 x 19.5 cm)

Signatures

Signed left edge of ornament monogram: "JTJ"

Inscriptions

Inscribed verso on mount: "Fronton interieur du tombeau des Juges / 97 (strikethrough) Vallée de Josaphat predication--page 152"

Credit Line

Purchased by public subscription

Accession Number

00.159.438.1

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