Reviews (2)

Highly Recommended
Christopher Woods (from Christies) has written some of the greatest art books. This is the definitive Catalogue Raisonné of a great painter. It is easy-to-read, informative and with many good quality pictures. It is a must for art lovers

James Tissot
The paintings of James Tissot both reveal and pose questions concerning his subjects. Many works have seemingly deliberate contradictions. I found myself engrossed in each scene. This particular book is a beautiful collection of his most recognizable pieces. ... Read more

Book Description

James Tissot (1836-1902), the wry and urbane observer of manners and fashions, painted scenes of Paris and London "society" that simmered with undercurrents of sexual drama. This beautifully illustrated book presents one hundred of Tissot`s paintings, prints, and watercolors representing each stage of his career. The authors consider Tissot`s themes, interests, and the influences on his work. ... Read more

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Nineteenth-Century French Studies, published by University of Nebraska Press on March 22, 2001. The length of the article is 741 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: James Tissot: Victorian Life/Modern Love.(Review) (book review)
Author: Jonathan P. Ribner
Publication: Nineteenth-Century French Studies (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2001
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Page: 348

Article Type: Book Review

Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

Book Description

Engaging, sophisticated, and witty, French-born artist James Joseph Tissot painted for many years in mid-nineteenth century London. As he documented contemporary fashion, manners, and mores, he also revealed the paradoxes and anxieties of his age. In this book, ten contributors look at and beneath Tissot`s seductive surfaces to arrive at fresh insights into this complex artist and his work. ... Read more