The Holy Women Watch from Afar (Les saintes femmes observent de loin)

James Tissot

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Caption

James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). The Holy Women Watch from Afar (Les saintes femmes observent de loin), 1886–1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 6 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (17.5 x 23.5 cm) Sheet: 6 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (17.5 x 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.287. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

European Art

Title

The Holy Women Watch from Afar (Les saintes femmes observent de loin)

Date

1886–1894

Geography

Place made: France

Medium

Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper

Classification

Watercolor

Dimensions

Image: 6 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (17.5 x 23.5 cm) Sheet: 6 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (17.5 x 23.5 cm)

Signatures

Signed bottom right: "J.J. Tissot"

Credit Line

Purchased by public subscription

Accession Number

00.159.287

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