The artwork entitled “A Lady in a Black and White Dress,” by the artist James Tissot, is a portrait executed in the medium of gouache and watercolor on paper. Reflecting the Realism art movement, this piece measures 25.3 x 40.8 cm and is presently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, a woman is portrayed standing and facing the viewer. She is attired in a fashionable outfit consisting of a black cape and a dress adorned with vertical black and white stripes. The lady accessorizes her ensemble with a white hat accented with blue and a gold glove on her right hand, which also holds a closed black umbrella. To add a touch of color contrast, she carries a vibrant red and black checkered shawl draped over her left arm. The background is neutral and unobtrusive, ensuring that the focus remains on the elegantly dressed figure, emblematic of Tissot’s keen attention to detail and finesse in capturing the essence of his subject.
