James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). <em>Antique frieze at Jefra, on the road from Nablous to Jerusalem (Frise antique à Jefra, route de Naplouse à Jérusalem)</em>, 1886–1887 or 1889. Black ink with graphite underdrawing on paper, sheet: 3 15/16 × 10 5/8 in. (10 × 27 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.357.3 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 00.159.357.3_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Antique frieze at Jefra, on the road from Nablous to Jerusalem (Frise antique à Jefra, route de Naplouse à Jérusalem)

Artist:James Tissot

Medium: Black ink with graphite underdrawing on paper

Dates:1886–1887 or 1889

Dimensions: sheet: 3 15/16 × 10 5/8 in. (10 × 27 cm) mount: 4 1/4 × 11 in. (10.8 × 27.9 cm)

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Accession Number: 00.159.357.3

Image: 00.159.357.3_IMLS_PS3.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This is one of three drawings (00.159.357.1-.3) sketched on and later cut from one sheet of paper. The drawings were sketched in three registers and the placement of this drawing was the third (bottom) register.

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