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James Tissot — Study for The Proposal
James Tissot

Study for The Proposal

James Tissot's 'Study for The Proposal' is rendered in pencil and watercolor heightened with white on paper. The work demonstrates Tissot's refined technique in preparing studies for his narrative Victorian compositions.

Medium
pencil and watercolor heightened with white on paper;

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The European Art Sale

May 13, 2021

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 220

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James Tissot, Study for The Proposal

James Tissot's 'Study for The Proposal' is rendered in pencil and watercolor heightened with white on paper. The work demonstrates Tissot's refined technique in preparing studies for his narrative Victorian compositions.

Medium
pencil and watercolor heightened with white on paper;
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Victorian, Watercolor, French, Soft, Romance, Pencil, Portrait, Figurative, Romantic

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Cleveland Museum of Art