Talking Art: The Convalescent by James Tissot
This painting is called The Convalescent and was painted by James Tissot in 1876.
Tissot was a French painter, illustrator, and caricaturist. He incorporated elements of realism, early Impressionism, and academic art into his work.
About Talking Art: This series digs deeper into some of the highlights from the city’s museum collections. Find out more about the stories behind the artworks and how they were created.