Portrait Of A Lady with a Fan

James Tissot’s Portrait Of A Lady with a Fan exemplifies his masterful approach to portraiture during the late 19th century. Executed in oil on canvas, the artwork captures the elegance and refinement characteristic of Tissot’s style. Influenced by Impressionism, his technique balances detailed realism with subtle impressionistic touches, emphasizing texture and light. The title conveys a focused study of a female subject holding a fan, suggesting an intimate and poised representation common in Tissot’s refined genre scenes, reflecting contemporary society's fashion and sensibility.