Tissot, James (1836 - 1902 )
James (Jacques Joseph) Tissot was a 19th century French painter and illustrator. Born in Nantes, France, Tissot’s parents both worked in the fashion industry. Around 1856, he moved to Paris to formally pursue art, enrolling at the École des Beaux-Arts and entering the studios of Hippolyte Flandrin and Louis Lamothe. It was here that Tissot became friends with fellow artists such as Degas, Manet and Whistler. In 1859, Tissot exhibited at the Paris Salon for the first time. He fought for France in the Franco-Prussian War, but left Paris in 1871. Tissot moved to London, where he became a highly successful genre painter. He also began to produce etchings at this time.
Though Degas invited Tissot to participate in the first exhibition of the Impressionists, Tissot turned down the offer. He returned to Paris in the early 1880s, following the death of his companion, Kathleen Newton. In 1885, he showed 15 large paintings, all from the series La Femme à Paris. This major exhibition revealed the profound influence of Japanese art and aesthetics on Tissot. Following this exhibition, he turned to biblical subject matter. He traveled to the Middle East three times, moving towards realism in his watercolor studies of foreign people and places. In 1894, Tissot received the prestigious Légion d’honneur. He died in Doubs, France in 1902.
Modern Art | Modern Japanese Prints and Paintings
The 20th century saw the emergence of two modern Japanese print movements: Shin Hanga, or “new prints,” and Sosaku Hanga, or “creative prints.” Both sought an identity somewhere between centuries of rich cultural tradition and modern global character. With growing realism, changing techniques, and a newfound international audience, the Shin Hanga movement portrayed familiar Japanese themes through modern eyes. From sensual beauties and expressive actors, to atmospheric landscapes and sensitive nature studies, the principal genres of ukiyo-e reasserted themselves with renewed vigor. The Sosaku Hanga movement emphasized the participation of the artist in every aspect of production. From carving to printing, modern Japanese printmaking adopted a more spontaneous, expressive attitude through the artistic explorations of this movement. Ranging from figural to abstract, Sosaku Hanga flourished after WWII. Explore Ronin Gallery's selection of modern prints and paintings below.
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Tissot, James
The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: In Foreign Climes
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