James Tissot
(Joseph Jacques Tissot; Nantes, 1836-Bouillon, 1902) French painter.A disciple of Lamotte and Flandrin, James Tissot had his first success in 1861 with the painting Faust and Margarita , which was acquired by the State.
He participated in the war of 1870-1871, and after it he settled in London, where his work soon acquired prestige.At the same time he dedicated himself to engraving, working alongside Seymour Haden; also in this genre he would achieve recognition.
Tranquility (c.1881), by James Tissot
A radical change to him it would lead to illustrate the life of Jesus Christ.To do this he moved to Palestine, where he resided for ten years.The result was 350 watercolors inspired by the gospels, of great realism, that were exhibited in Paris and London.
Later he shut himself up in the abbey of Nouillon to prepare a similar work on the Old Testament, but death prevented him from completing the project.Among his most important paintings are The appointment on the balcony , A matter of colors , The dream , Boarding in Calais , Portrait in a park , Attempted kidnapping , Miss in a church and The departure of the groom .
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