The Entrance to the Tomb of the Prophets

James Tissot

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). The Entrance to the Tomb of the Prophets, 1886–1887 or 1889. Pen and ink on paper mounted on board, Sheet: 8 5/16 x 4 13/16 in. (21.1 x 12.2 cm) Mount: 8 9/16 x 5 in. (21.7 x 12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.383. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

The Entrance to the Tomb of the Prophets

Date

1886–1887 or 1889

Medium

Pen and ink on paper mounted on board

Classification

Drawing

Dimensions

Sheet: 8 5/16 x 4 13/16 in. (21.1 x 12.2 cm) Mount: 8 9/16 x 5 in. (21.7 x 12.7 cm)

Signatures

Signed bottom left monogram: "JTJ"

Credit Line

Purchased by public subscription

Accession Number

00.159.383

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