Summer Evening (Soirée d'été)
1882
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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James Jacques Joseph Tissot
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1880–1880) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Summer Evening (Soirée d'été) is a 1882 ink by James Jacques Joseph Tissot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman lying down, half-covered by a blanket. Her head rests on her arm, and she looks up with a calm, distant gaze. The background fades into a blurry park scene with trees and a path, but her body and face are sharply detailed. Notice how the artist used fine lines to create texture—even the blanket looks woven. The soft edges of the park contrast with her sharp features, making her the focus. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and needles to make prints like this.
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1880–1880) was an artist.
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