James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). <em>The Axe in the Trunk of the Tree (La cognée dans le tronc de l'arbre)</em>, 1886–1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 5 1/16 x 8 7/8 in. (12.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.45 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 00.159.45_PS2.jpg)

The Axe in the Trunk of the Tree (La cognée dans le tronc de l'arbre)

Artist:James Tissot

Medium: Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper

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Dates:1886–1894

Dimensions: Image: 5 1/16 x 8 7/8 in. (12.9 x 22.5 cm) Sheet: 5 1/16 x 8 7/8 in. (12.9 x 22.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 00.159.45

Image: 00.159.45_PS2.jpg,

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