James Tissot - In the Conservatory [c.1875-78]

James Tissot - In the Conservatory [c.1875-78], a photo by Gandalf's Gallery on Flickr.

Although the artist's given title for this painting is lost, it is clearly a comedy of manners, Tissot's favourite English narrative subject, involving twin sisters, their mother, a potential suitor, and a further pair of figures whose identities are less obvious. 

[Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York - Oil on canvas, 38.1 x 50.8 cm]