James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). <em>Capital from the Mosque of El-Aksa (Chapiteau de la mosquée d'El Aksa)</em>, 1886–1887 or 1889. Ink on paper mounted on board, Sheet: 4 3/4 x 4 5/16 in. (12.1 x 11 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.356.3 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 00.159.356.3_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Capital from the Mosque of El-Aksa (Chapiteau de la mosquée d'El Aksa)

Artist:James Tissot

Medium: Ink on paper mounted on board

Dates:1886–1887 or 1889

Dimensions: Sheet: 4 3/4 x 4 5/16 in. (12.1 x 11 cm) Mount: 5 9/16 x 5 3/8 in. (14.2 x 13.6 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 00.159.356.3

Image: 00.159.356.3_IMLS_PS3.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This is one of five drawings (00.159.356.1-.5) 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 second (center) register.

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