Le Petit Nemrod (The Little Nimrod) by James Tissot. A group of children play imaginatively in an autumnal park, with a boy on a rocking horse and others draped in a tiger skin rug.

Le Petit Nemrod (The Little Nimrod)

James Tissot

1882 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A charming 19th-century scene of childhood imagination and play captured in the warm, dappled light of an autumn park.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm wood and umber notes — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Nursery
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Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Rich brown, Olive green, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted by James Tissot in 1882, 'Le Petit Nemrod' (The Little Nimrod) captures the whimsical world of children's play. Set in a grove of chestnut trees during autumn, the composition features a boy on a rocking horse assuming a heroic pose while his companions play amongst a tiger-skin rug and fallen leaves, creating a narrative rich with nostalgia and warmth.