Thursday, May 21, 2009

James Tissot - The Ladies of the Cars


[Ces Dames des Chars]
1883-5
oil on canvas
The scene was based on the Hippodrome de l'Alma (opened in 1877) where Roman chariot races were staged.
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1 comment:

  1. NatalisMay 21, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    this one is unusual...
    for me "Victorian Paintings" were always connected with insides, or gardens, beautiful views and moody women...
    and here there's something more.
    circumstances are different.

    i know i like it very much.

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