James Tissot Art Book Vol.1 A Sense of Otherness and Portraits of Ladies (Arca Publishing Art Books)

A simple layout featuring one artwork per page allows you to appreciate each work in full detail.Pages may be detached and used as small posters.(Note: individual commentary for each work is not included.)This book is an art collection featuring works by James Tissot, a painter active in France and England in the second half of the nineteenth century. Born in Nantes, France, in 1836, Tissot received his artistic training in Paris and began exhibiting at official salons in the 1860s, producing mainly figure paintings and narrative subjects. From the 1870s onward, he was based in London, where he created numerous works depicting urban life, social gatherings, and scenes from everyday life. In his later years, he returned to France and turned his attention to religious themes.Based on this artistic trajectory, the present volume focuses primarily on images of women and scenes from daily life. Portraits, interior and exterior scenes, and moments of urban life are arranged in roughly chronological order, making it easier to follow shifts in subject matter and artistic interest over time. Explanatory text is kept to a minimum, allowing readers to observe visual elements such as composition, figure placement, clothing, and accessories directly with their own eyes.Pages may also be detached and displayed as small posters, making it easy to incorporate art into everyday living spaces. In addition, purchasers will find instructions on the final page to download a free PDF edition and high-resolution image files of the works included in this book (this bonus is optional and provided as a supplementary service).Size215.9 mm × 257 mm (8.5 × 10.1 inches)(A wide format, slightly larger than typical historical reference books or atlases)How to UseEnjoy this book as an art collection, or detach pages to frame and display individual works.The downloadable image files may also be used as wallpapers on computers or smartphones, or printed as posters, according to your preference.An ideal gift for anyone interested in art.Included WorksA complete list of included works is provided on the first sample page. About Arca PublishingArca Publishing is dedicated to making timeless masterpieces of art accessible to readers around the world at an affordable price. All titles feature a simple one-work-per-page layout designed to allow close appreciation of each artwork. New titles are added regularly. Read more