Young Woman in a Rocking Chair, study for the painting ‘The Last Evening’ c. 1873

This study for James Tissot's painting *The Last Evening* depicts a young woman in a gingham dress seated in a rocking chair. The woman is rendered in soft, pale tones, evoking a sense of fragility and introspection. The sketch, executed in c. 1873, demonstrates Tissot's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of composition, which characterized his later works depicting the contemporary Parisian society. This work also serves as a testament to Tissot's ability to capture the essence of a moment in time.