1888
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery
Portrait is a 1888 oil by James Tissot, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Gallery.
This painting depicts a woman standing in a doorway, wearing a white dress with yellow ribbons and holding a blue book. She has dark hair and is looking directly at the viewer. The background is a room with a window, a table, and a lamp. The woman's dress is intricately detailed, with ruffles and bows that add texture and depth to the painting. Her expression is calm and serene, inviting the viewer to gaze deeper into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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