Le Matin (Morning)

1886

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

Associated Names
James Jacques Joseph Tissot

Artist, French, 1836 - 1902

The image shows a woman from the waist up. She is standing upright, facing forward with slight inclination as if holding something. She has short, curly hair with a decorative hairpiece. She wears a long-sleeved dress with polka dots, a high collar, fitted bodice, and an apron. In her hands, she holds a tray with items like a teapot, cup and saucer, and a small jar. The background includes a chair, framed pictures, a doorway, and heavy drapery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David P. Tunick

  • Dimensions

    plate: 48.6 x 25.9 cm (19 1/8 x 10 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 72 x 54.7 cm (28 3/8 x 21 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.127.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David P. Tunick, New York; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Le Matin; lower right in plate: J. J. Tissot fc. et exc. / 1886

Wikidata ID

Q76552413

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