Pharaoh's Daughter Has Moses Brought to Her 1902

James Tissot painted this scene of ‘Pharaoh's Daughter Has Moses Brought to Her’ using watercolor and gouache over graphite. It’s kind of amazing how he builds up these layers, right? It’s all about the process, letting the underlayers peek through to create this luminous, almost dreamlike quality. Look at the water, how it shimmers and reflects the light. Tissot doesn’t hide his brushstrokes; they’re loose, fluid, giving the scene a sense of movement and immediacy. But then there’s that contrast with the figures, rendered with such precision. The way he uses color is so subtle, muted tones that create a real sense of depth and atmosphere. It’s like he’s inviting us to step into this ancient world, to feel the coolness of the water, the warmth of the sun. He reminds me of Odilon Redon, another artist who wasn’t afraid to embrace the mysterious and intangible. Like life, this piece feels unfinished, open to interpretation. You can see the effort, but the mess is part of the magic.