James Tissot’s Tea is a masterful blend of elegance and social observation, capturing a moment of refinement and quiet tension. The painting portrays a fashionable young woman in an ornate black and white gown, poised as she prepares tea in a sunlit room overlooking a bustling harbor. Her elaborate tricorn hat, adorned with yellow ribbons, adds a theatrical flair, while the polished silver tea set reflects her careful movements. Tissot’s meticulous attention to detail—seen in the textures of lace, fabric, and metal—elevates this domestic scene into a study of upper-class leisure, Victorian fashion, and the nuanced rituals of etiquette.
Print:
A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasizes different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.
- All prints include a .25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.
Our Eco Credentials Include:
- FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
- Printed using water based inks
- Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
- Contains no plastic
Sizes:
8 x 12 Inches = 20.3 cm x 30.5 cm
12 x 18 Inches = 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm
16 x 24 Inches = 40.6 cm x 60.1 cm