Who painted Spring Morning?

Spring Morning was painted by James Tissot in 1875.

Where can I see Spring Morning?

Spring Morning is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Spring Morning?

Spring Morning is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Spring Morning

James Tissot , 1875

Spring Morning is a print by the Impressionist artist James Tissot. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.252
Credit line: Gift of Harvey and Penelope D. Buchanan in memory of Frances and Henry Francis

About this work

Overview

Spring Morning is a 1875 print by James Tissot, a French artist known for his detailed depictions of high society. The work is part of a series of genre paintings focused on fashionable society.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a woman in a long, ruffled dress holding a closed umbrella, standing in a garden with tall plants and flowers. The scene captures a moment from everyday life during the Belle Époque, reflecting Tissot's interest in contemporary social customs and dress.

Technique & Style

The print features loose, quick lines and shading that creates texture and depth, giving the dress and plants a three-dimensional appearance. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the overall effect.

Spring (Printemps), James Jacques Joseph Tissot

Artist & collection

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.