James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). <em>Frieze from the Tomb of Queen Helena of Adiabene near Jerusalem (Frise du tombeau de la reine Hélène d'Adiabène, près de Jérusalem)</em>, 1886–1887 or 1889. Ink on paper mounted on board, Sheet: 4 1/2 x 9 3/16 in. (11.4 x 23.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.357.1 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 00.159.357.1_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Frieze from the Tomb of Queen Helena of Adiabene near Jerusalem (Frise du tombeau de la reine Hélène d'Adiabène, près de Jérusalem)

Artist:James Tissot

Medium: Ink on paper mounted on board

Dates:1886–1887 or 1889

Dimensions: Sheet: 4 1/2 x 9 3/16 in. (11.4 x 23.3 cm) Mount: 5 x 9 3/4 in. (12.7 x 24.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 00.159.357.1

Image: 00.159.357.1_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 first (top) register.

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