James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). <em>Inscription in Greek Forbidding the Gentiles from Entering the Sacred Precinct of the Temple Under Penalty of Death (Inscription en grec défendant aux Gentils d'entrer dans l'enceinte sacrée du Temple sous peine de mort)</em>, 1886–1887 or 1889. Pen and ink on paper mounted on board, Sheet: 3 15/16 x 6 1/16 in. (10 x 15.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.359.5 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 00.159.359.5_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Inscription in Greek Forbidding the Gentiles from Entering the Sacred Precinct of the Temple Under Penalty of Death (Inscription en grec défendant aux Gentils d'entrer dans l'enceinte sacrée du Temple sous peine de mort)

Artist:James Tissot

Medium: Pen and ink on paper mounted on board

Dates:1886–1887 or 1889

Dimensions: Sheet: 3 15/16 x 6 1/16 in. (10 x 15.4 cm) Mount: 4 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (11.7 x 17.1 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 00.159.359.5

Image: 00.159.359.5_IMLS_PS3.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This is one of five drawings (00.159.359.1-.5) sketched on and later cut from one sheet of paper. The placement of this drawing was at the bottom of the sheet.

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