Artwork
A Winter's Walk
A Winter's Walk is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James Jacques Joseph Tissot. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Winter's Walk is an etching and drypoint print on laid paper by James Jacques Joseph Tissot, dated to 1880. The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene woman seated in a winter landscape, wrapped in a fur coat with a high collar. Her calm demeanor and detailed attire contrast with the blurred background, drawing the viewer's attention to her figure.
Technique & Style
Tissot employed etching and drypoint techniques to achieve a nuanced representation of texture, particularly in the subject's fur coat and clothing. The detailed rendering of the figure is juxtaposed with a sketchy, impressionistic background.
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