On the Thames, A Heron by James Tissot. Two young women in fashionable Victorian attire sit in a wooden boat on the Thames, watching a grey heron skimming the water's surface in the foreground.

On the Thames, A Heron

James Tissot

1866 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A captivating Victorian scene by James Tissot featuring two elegant women in a boat observing a heron on the river.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1866, this masterful work by James Tissot captures a quiet moment on the Thames. Two women in exquisite white jackets and patterned skirts rest in a small wooden craft, their attention drawn to a grey heron in the dark water. The background is filled with the deep reds and browns of autumn foliage, creating a rich, atmospheric setting that highlights Tissot's skill with texture and fashion.

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