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Reading a Story by James Tissot
This faithful reproduction perfectly captures the gentleness of reading outdoors in the summer.
Adopting an original and intimate viewpoint, this horizontal composition highlights the sweetness of a summer day spent outdoors. Entitled “Reading a Story”, this remarkable work signed by James Tissot immortalizes a young woman absorbed in reading accompanied by a young girl. The painter surprises his subject from behind a bench, creating an impression of immediate proximity and remarkable spontaneity.
Seen from a three-quarter rear angle, the female reader with an elegant hair bun wears a dark outfit contrasting brightly with a white embroidered collar. Her raised arm prepares to turn the page of the book she reads attentively beneath thick tree foliage. On the right side of the painting, the profile face of a little girl with curly hair appears just above the backrest of a couch covered with spotted fur. The background opens onto a lawn bathed in bright yellow light that illuminates the background of the green garden. Soft cast shadows gently soften the summer atmosphere.
James Tissot demonstrates perfect command of modern photographic framing and backlighting effects. His high-precision oil painting technique renders the texture of animal pelt and the freshness of shady foliage with incomparable finesse.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PAINTING :
- Oil painting reproduction made by hand on a coton canvas.
- The choice of the formats is possible from the options of the article with the possibility of ordering your custom format.
- The delay for the making of the reproduction is about 3 or 4 weeks but this delay can be extended by the painter if necessary.
- Shipping time are approximately 10 to 15 business days by NORMAL delivery and 5 to 6 business days by EXPRESS delivery.