{"product_id":"james-jacques-tissot-la-soeur-ainee-1881-etching-and-drypoint-on-laid-paper","title":"James Jacques Tissot La Soeur Ainee 1881 Etching and Drypoint on Laid Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinely executed etching with drypoint by James Jacques Tissot, depicting an intimate domestic scene rendered with the artist’s characteristic attention to detail, texture, and social nuance. The composition reflects Tissot’s mastery of narrative realism and his refined draftsmanship during the height of his printmaking career in the early 1880s. The delicate drypoint passages enrich the tonal depth and lend softness to the figures and surrounding interior, exemplifying Tissot’s technical precision and sensitivity to light. A strong example of late 19th-century French printmaking by an artist celebrated for his depictions of modern life and elegant society.  From a private collection. Reference: Wentworth 53. Dimensions: 20.5”h x 14.75”w x 1”d (framed). In very good vintage condition. The sheet appears clean and well preserved. Full condition reports available upon request. James Jacques Tissot (French, 1836–1902) was a highly successful painter and printmaker celebrated for his refined depictions of modern life in Paris and London. A prominent exhibitor at the Paris Salon, he earned early acclaim for his meticulous technique and fashionable subject matter. After relocating to London in 1871, he achieved international success, exhibiting at the Royal Academy and becoming one of the most sought-after society painters of his time. In the 1880s, Tissot gained further distinction for his masterful etchings and later for his ambitious illustrated series on the Life of Christ, which was widely exhibited in Europe and the United States to critical acclaim. Today, his works are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the Musée d’Orsay, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Tate, affirming his lasting importance in 19th-century European art. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2593\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Shoppe Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48527531671802,"sku":"177989193265","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/1155\/2181\/files\/57_6ae7d643-6945-48c3-90f7-bdefc694870f.jpg?v=1774381000","url":"https:\/\/leshoppemodern.com\/products\/james-jacques-tissot-la-soeur-ainee-1881-etching-and-drypoint-on-laid-paper","provider":"Le Shoppe Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}