Hush!
1874 Manchester Art Gallery
About this artwork
This large-scale oil on canvas depicts a formal musical recital taking place in an opulent Victorian drawing room. Tissot masterfully captures the textures of fashionable gowns and the interior details of a high-society London salon.
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Tissot created this piece during his time in London, where he found success depicting the lives of the wealthy upper-middle class. The title 'Hush!' reflects the momentary silence requested during a concert, a common social etiquette in the high-society gatherings of the era. The painting is notable for its intricate rendering of contemporary fashion, highlighting the elaborate bustles and fabrics popular in 1870s high society.
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Hush!
James Tissot, 1874
