Young Lady in a Boat
1870
About this artwork
This portrait features a woman seated in a small boat adorned with a white dress, a floral shawl, and a decorative hat. A pug sits attentively in the background within the boat, which is set in a calm, reflective body of water.
Did you know?
James Tissot was a French painter who became immensely successful in London by painting the high-society life of the Victorian era. The inclusion of the pug, a popular breed in fashionable Victorian households, highlights Tissot's keen observation of the social markers and lifestyle of his wealthy patrons.
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Young Lady in a Boat
James Tissot, 1870
