Madame de Senonnes (after Ingres) by James Tissot. A monochrome oil portrait in grisaille of a seated woman in 19th-century attire with an elaborate ruffled collar, shown with her reflection in a mirror.
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Madame de Senonnes (after Ingres)

James Tissot

1899 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant grisaille portrait study capturing the refined poise and intricate fashion of 19th-century French society.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with rich warm-brown color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1899 by James Tissot, this work is a masterful grisaille study of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres's famous portrait of Madame de Senonnes. By removing color, Tissot focuses on the sophisticated play of light and the tactile textures of the velvet dress and ruffled collar, creating a contemplative and scholarly atmosphere that honors the original masterpiece.

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