1870
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Canada
Partie Carrée is a 1870 oil by James Tissot, a Realism work, held at National Gallery of Canada.
This painting depicts a lively outdoor gathering of four young adults, dressed in 19th-century attire, sitting on a blanket in a lush green field. The group is engaged in a toast, with three of them raising their glasses. The scene is set against a serene backdrop of a river, with trees and a distant village visible in the background. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of warmth and camaraderie among the subjects. The painting's attention to detail, from the intricate folds of the clothing to the delicate patterns on the blanket, adds depth and texture to the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, look up 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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