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In Foreign Climes

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

1882

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

In Foreign Climes is a 1882 ink by James Jacques Joseph Tissot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James Jacques Joseph Tissot
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a dimly lit room with a group of people dressed in heavy, old-fashioned clothes. A woman in the center stands with her arms out, looking upset, while a man in a hat sits nearby, holding a book. The floor is covered in patterned tiles, and birds are perched on furniture and the floor. Outside the window, a street scene is faintly visible. The title *In Foreign Climes* hints at a story about people far from home, possibly struggling. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the scene feel both detailed and slightly rough. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Tissot made prints like this.