The Pardon of the Good Thief (Le pardon du bon Larron)
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
This model tower represents a type of Han dynasty burial architecture in northern China. Tomb models found in southern China usually consist of a courtyard with miniature barn structures and figures of farm animals. The small human figures peering out the windows or standing stiffly at the balcony railings represent human souls. A barking guard dog at the first level adds a humorous note.
Caption
James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). The Pardon of the Good Thief (Le pardon du bon Larron), 1886–1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 14 1/4 x 8 1/16 in. (36.2 x 20.5 cm) Sheet: 14 1/4 x 8 1/16 in. (36.2 x 20.5 cm) Frame: 22 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (58.1 x 42.9 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.296. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Artist
Title
The Pardon of the Good Thief (Le pardon du bon Larron)
Date
1886–1894
Geography
Place made: France
Medium
Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Classification
Dimensions
Image: 14 1/4 x 8 1/16 in. (36.2 x 20.5 cm) Sheet: 14 1/4 x 8 1/16 in. (36.2 x 20.5 cm) Frame: 22 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (58.1 x 42.9 x 3.8 cm)
Signatures
Signed bottom right: "J.J. Tissot"
Credit Line
Purchased by public subscription
Accession Number
00.159.296
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