The artwork titled “The Return from the Boating Trip” is an oil painting on canvas created by James Tissot in the year 1873. Executed in the Realism art movement, this genre painting is housed in a private collection.
In this artwork, a sophisticated scene is depicted featuring two elegantly dressed figures. The central female figure is adorned in a striped dress with intricate layers and frills, topped with a black shawl and a white bonnet adorned with a ribbon. She holds a vibrant red plaid blanket in her left arm, exuding an air of refinement and grace. To the left, a male figure dressed in a light gray jacket and white trousers leans against what appears to be a pillar of a bridge, capturing a sense of casual elegance. The background showcases a serene waterway lined with lush trees and an understated brick building, contributing to the tranquil yet poised atmosphere of the scene. The meticulous attention to detail and the realistic portrayal of textures and fabrics are typical of Tissot’s craftsmanship, making this painting a quintessential example of Realistic genre painting.
