Artwork
Spring (Printemps)
Spring (Printemps) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James Jacques Joseph Tissot. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Spring (Printemps) is an etching and drypoint print by James Jacques Joseph Tissot, created in 1878 on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene woman standing in tall grass, wearing a long, ruffled dress and hat, holding a fan. The setting appears to be a garden or field, evoking a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
Tissot employed a textured style, using sharp and soft lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, particularly on the subject's fabric. The etching and drypoint techniques allowed for a range of tonal effects.
Artist & collection
