The Rubens Hat 1875

"The Rubens Hat" is an etching by the English artist James Tissot, dating back to 1875. It portrays a woman in profile, her face obscured by a large, elaborate hat that dominates the composition. Tissot's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the hat's feathers and ribbons, capturing the fashion of the late 19th century. This work is a fine example of Tissot's style, which often focused on the portrayal of fashionable women in contemporary settings. The etching is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.