Study of Kathleen Newton by James Tissot. An atmospheric oil sketch of a woman in profile wearing a black hat and veil against a textured wood-grain background.

Study of Kathleen Newton

James Tissot

1880 · Oil Paint

A sophisticated and gestural oil study by James Tissot, capturing the elegant profile of his muse, Kathleen Newton.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Study · Bedroom · Office
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft sage, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Created around 1880, this oil study by James Tissot depicts his companion and frequent model, Kathleen Newton. The work is characterized by loose, confident brushstrokes and a muted palette, focusing on the refined silhouette of the sitter as she looks away through a delicate black veil, epitomizing the understated elegance of late 19th-century portraiture.

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