James Tissot

E. Melissa Buron - 2019

Overview

James Tissot is celebrated for his depictions of fashionable women and the social scenes of the late 19th century. Though he trained at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and befriended artists like Whistler and Degas, Tissot never formally joined the Impressionist movement. He achieved significant commercial and critical acclaim in both France and England, often defying conventional artistic norms. His society portraits offer a nuanced commentary on Victorian and fin-de-siècle culture.

Who it's for

• Art enthusiasts interested in 19th-century European art.
• Readers interested in social history and cultural commentary through art.
• Collectors of illustrated art books.

Key features

• Language: English
• Hardcover binding
• 320 pages
• ISBN: 9783791359199
• Publisher: Prestel
• Published in 2019