The Hammock (Le hamac)
1880
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
The Hammock (Le hamac) is a 1880 ink by James Jacques Joseph Tissot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman lying in a hammock, reading a book. She wears a loose dress and a wide-brimmed hat, with a fan resting beside her. The background has tall grass and a tree with detailed leaves, while a small table with a lantern sits nearby. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the woman’s clothing and the fan’s feathers. This technique makes the scene look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out etching, drypoint to see how artists like this one create intricate details.
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1880–1880) was an artist.
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