James Tissot 1861 - 1870

This is a carte de visite portrait of James Tissot, a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of Parisian life. The photograph was taken by Robert Jefferson Bingham, a noted American photographer who worked in Paris. The image captures Tissot in a formal pose, wearing a dark coat and a scarf draped over his shoulders. The portrait is typical of the carte de visite format popular in the 19th century, characterized by its small size and simple composition.