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Chrysanthemums, by James Tissot, oil, 1875

Chrysanthemums

James Tissot

1875

oil

canvas

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

Chrysanthemums is a 1875 oil by James Tissot, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
James Tissot
When & what style?
1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a garden, surrounded by flowers. She is wearing a yellow dress and headscarf, and is bending down to touch a plant. The flowers are mostly white and yellow, with some orange and red ones in the background. The woman's face is blurred, but she seems to be looking down at the flowers. The painting is done in oil paint, and the colors are muted but still vibrant. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy works by James Tissot.

About the artist

Portrait of James Tissot
Artist

James Tissot

Jacques Joseph Tissot (French: ; 15 October 1836 – 8 August 1902), better known as James Tissot (UK: TISS-oh, US: tee-SOH), was a French painter, illustrator, and caricaturist.

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