Collection

The Man Who Hoards (L'homme qui thésaurise)

James Tissot

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Object Label

This is one of a group of paintings illustrating parables told by Jesus to his followers, rather than episodes from his life. Here, a rich man amasses possessions, taking pride in their accumulation rather than praising God for their plenitude and use. Dazzled by the goods that surround him, he remains oblivious to the threat of death hovering behind him in the form of a sword-bearing angel.

Caption

James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). The Man Who Hoards (L'homme qui thésaurise), 1886–1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 7 7/8 x 5 1/16 in. (20 x 12.9 cm) Sheet: 7 7/8 x 5 1/16 in. (20 x 12.9 cm) Frame: 20 x 15 x 1 1/2 in. (50.8 x 38.1 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.79. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

The Man Who Hoards (L'homme qui thésaurise)

Date

1886–1894

Geography

Place made: France

Medium

Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper

Classification

Watercolor

Dimensions

Image: 7 7/8 x 5 1/16 in. (20 x 12.9 cm) Sheet: 7 7/8 x 5 1/16 in. (20 x 12.9 cm) Frame: 20 x 15 x 1 1/2 in. (50.8 x 38.1 x 3.8 cm)

Signatures

Signed bottom left: "J.J. Tissot"

Credit Line

Purchased by public subscription

Accession Number

00.159.79

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Artists and makers

James Tissot

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