The Apparition

1885

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

Associated Names
James Jacques Joseph Tissot

Artist, French, 1836 - 1902

The image shows two individuals from the waist up, both draped in fabric. The figure on the left appears to be a man with facial features obscured by shadow, and his head is covered with a cloth that drapes down around his shoulders. The figure on the right, seemingly a woman, is slightly in front and facing more towards the viewer; her face is softly illuminated. Her hair is covered by a wrap similar to the other figure, and she is looking upwards. Both individuals are dressed in long, flowing garments that appear to be robes, draped in layers. They are holding their hands in front of them. The background is dark, and there is no visible scenery beyond the two figures. The lighting suggests an intimate setting, possibly candlelit, casting a warm glow on their garments.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Henri M. Petiet, Paris (Lugt 2021a) (1894-1980). (James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); purchased 2010 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1978

  • Wentworth, Michael Justin. James Tissot: Catalogue Raisonne of His Prints. Minneapolis: The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 1978: no. 109, i/ii

Inscriptions

recto: upper right in plate: J J Tissot; verso: none

Markings

none

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q76552531

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