The Gallery of H.M.S. Calcutta (Souvenir of a Ball on Shipboard) (La galerie du "Calcutta" (Souvenir d'un bal à bord) 1876

James Tissot's 1876 etching "The Gallery of H.M.S. Calcutta (Souvenir of a Ball on Shipboard)" depicts a scene of upper-class leisure. Four figures, dressed in formal attire, stand on the deck of a ship, enjoying a sea voyage. The scene evokes the opulence of Victorian life and the allure of travel and leisure. The intricate details of the ship's railing, chairs, and the figures' clothing, rendered in meticulous detail, capture the spirit of the era. The etching is a fine example of Tissot's mastery of the medium, capturing the light and shadow of the scene with precision. The artwork is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.