Simon the Cyrenian and His Two Sons Alexander and Rufus (Simon de Cyrène et ses deux fils, Alexandre et Rufus)

James Tissot

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). Simon the Cyrenian and His Two Sons Alexander and Rufus (Simon de Cyrène et ses deux fils, Alexandre et Rufus), 1886–1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 6 7/16 x 5 3/4 in. (16.4 x 14.6 cm) Sheet: 6 7/16 x 5 3/4 in. (16.4 x 14.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.282. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Simon the Cyrenian and His Two Sons Alexander and Rufus (Simon de Cyrène et ses deux fils, Alexandre et Rufus)

Date

1886–1894

Geography

Place made: France

Medium

Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper

Classification

Watercolor

Dimensions

Image: 6 7/16 x 5 3/4 in. (16.4 x 14.6 cm) Sheet: 6 7/16 x 5 3/4 in. (16.4 x 14.6 cm)

Signatures

Signed lower right: "J.J. Tissot"

Credit Line

Purchased by public subscription

Accession Number

00.159.282

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