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James Tissot — The Proposal
James Tissot

The Proposal

James Tissot's 'The Proposal' is an oil painting on canvas depicting a narrative moment of romantic engagement. The work showcases Tissot's refined technique and attention to contemporary social customs and interior settings.

Medium
oil on canvas

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The European Art Sale

May 13, 2021

Estimate: $900,000$1,200,000

Lot 219

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James Tissot, The Proposal

James Tissot's 'The Proposal' is an oil painting on canvas depicting a narrative moment of romantic engagement. The work showcases Tissot's refined technique and attention to contemporary social customs and interior settings.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Intimate, Victorian, French, 19th Century, Romance, Portrait, Narrative, Figurative, Oil on Canvas, Romantic

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Cleveland Museum of Art