The artwork titled “Armenians” was created by James Tissot between 1886 and 1889. Rendered in graphite and ink on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and measures 11.9 x 17.3 cm. As a sketch and study genre work, it is housed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, New York, United States.
The artwork presents a detailed and meticulous study of two Armenian men. The composition includes a profile view on the left and a frontal view on the right. The men are drawn with great attention to the texture of their hair and beards, and their facial expressions are captured with subtlety and delicacy. The men are depicted wearing traditional headgear, suggesting their ethnic and cultural background. The artist, James Tissot, has signed the piece with the initials “JT” on both sides of the study. The use of ink and graphite results in fine lines that emphasize the intricate details and the naturalistic representation characteristic of the Realism movement.
