The Blind and Mute Man Possessed by Devils (Le démoniaque aveugle et muet)

James Tissot

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). The Blind and Mute Man Possessed by Devils (Le démoniaque aveugle et muet), 1886–1896. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 9 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (25.1 x 16.5 cm) Sheet: 9 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (25.1 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.110. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

The Blind and Mute Man Possessed by Devils (Le démoniaque aveugle et muet)

Date

1886–1896

Geography

Place made: France

Medium

Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper

Classification

Watercolor

Dimensions

Image: 9 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (25.1 x 16.5 cm) Sheet: 9 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (25.1 x 16.5 cm)

Signatures

Signed bottom right: "J.J. Tissot"

Credit Line

Purchased by public subscription

Accession Number

00.159.110

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