Portrait of Alphonse Tissie 1868

"Portrait of Alphonse Tissie" is an oil painting by Frédéric Bazille, a leading figure of the Impressionist movement, completed in 1868. It depicts Alphonse Tissie, a close friend of Bazille, wearing the uniform of a French soldier, capturing the contemporary trends of the time. The painting is characterized by its loose brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and attention to detail, particularly evident in the intricate helmet and the bold red plume of Tissie’s uniform. Bazille’s portrayal of Tissie reflects the artist’s interest in capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people, a theme prominent within Impressionist art.