“The Inn of the Three Ravens” is an artwork created by James Tissot in 1877. Executed in the mediums of drypoint and etching, the artwork belongs to the Realism art movement. Measuring 29.5 by 21.6 centimeters, it is classified under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts a scene set on a wooden porch overlooking a waterfront. To the left, a woman adorned in a bonnet and a shawl gazes contemplatively into the distance, positioning herself against the porch railing. In the background, several ships can be seen anchored on the water, suggesting a harbor setting. To the right, a bearded man reclines on the porch bench, accompanied by a child who leans against him. The man appears relaxed, with one arm draped casually over the back of the bench while the other rests on the railing. Nearby, a box and an umbrella are placed haphazardly, hinting at recent or impending travel. The overall composition conveys a serene yet contemplative moment, capturing the quietude and mundane reality of daily life in a realistic manner consistent with Tissot’s oeuvre.
