The artwork entitled “Valley of Jehoshaphat” was created by the artist James Tissot between the years 1886 and 1889. Executed in graphite, ink, and paper, this piece is characteristic of the Realism art movement. The artwork, which belongs to the landscape genre, measures 18.3 by 11.7 centimeters and is currently housed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, New York, USA.
The artwork depicts a vast, tranquil valley with gently rolling hills illustrated with meticulous detail. Trees and shrubbery are sparsely dispersed across the landscape, indicating a naturally rugged terrain. The scene is rendered in fine lines, capturing the delicate textures and contours of the valley. The drawing conveys a sense of breadth and quietude, inviting viewers to imagine the historical and biblical significance of the Valley of Jehoshaphat. The choice of graphite and ink lends the piece a monochromatic, yet richly expressive quality, characteristic of Tissot’s precise and realistic artistic approach.
