The Betrothed of Cana (Les fiancés de Cana)

James Tissot

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). The Betrothed of Cana (Les fiancés de Cana), 1886–1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 8 5/16 x 4 15/16 in. (21.1 x 12.5 cm) Sheet: 8 5/16 x 4 15/16 in. (21.1 x 12.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.61. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

The Betrothed of Cana (Les fiancés de Cana)

Date

1886–1894

Geography

Place made: France

Medium

Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper

Classification

Watercolor

Dimensions

Image: 8 5/16 x 4 15/16 in. (21.1 x 12.5 cm) Sheet: 8 5/16 x 4 15/16 in. (21.1 x 12.5 cm)

Signatures

Signed bottom near center: "J.J. Tissot"

Credit Line

Purchased by public subscription

Accession Number

00.159.61

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