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GENESIS AS DEPICTED BY JAMES TISSOT

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God's Curse
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘God’s Curse,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 7 1/3 x 10 3/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Building the Tower of Babel
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Building the Tower of Babel,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 8 1/8 x 11 3/4 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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God Appears to Noah
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘God Appears to Noah,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 9 x 4 3/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘God Appears to Noah,’ c. 1896-1902, gouache on board, 9 x 6 4/5 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Noah's Sacrifice
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘God Appears to Noah,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 7 3/8 x 11 3/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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The Offerings of Melchizedek
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘The Offerings of the Melchizedek,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 7 4/5 x 11 1/2 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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The Egyptians Admire Sarais Beauty
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘The Egyptians Admire Sarai’s Beauty,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 6 2/3 x 9 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Abraham Guarding his Sacrifice
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Abraham Guarding His Sacrifice,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 8 2/3 x 6 1/3 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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God's Promises to Abram
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘God’s Promises to Abraham,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 4 4/5 x 5 7/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Sarai Sendeth Hagar Away
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Sarai Sendeth Hagar Away,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 7 4/5 x 11 1/2 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Hagar and the Angel in the Desert
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Hagar and the Angel in the Desert,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 9 4/9 x 6 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Hagar Departeth from Abraham
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Hagar Departeth from Abraham,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 9 7/8 x 6 7/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Abraham and the Three Angels
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Abraham and the Three Angels,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 7 3/4 x 11 1/3 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Sarah Hears and Laughs
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Sarah Hears and Laughs,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 8 3/8 x 7 7/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Isaac Bears the Wood for His Sacrifice
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Issac Bears the Woods for His Sacrifice,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 8 3/4 x 5 4/9 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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The Offering of Abraham
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘The Offering of Abraham,’ c. 1896-1902, gouache on board, 8 5/8 x 7 2/3 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Abraham's Servant Meeteth Rebecca
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Abraham’s Servant Meeteth Rebecca,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 10 1/3 x 7 4/5 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Abram's Counsel to Sarai
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Abraham’s Counsel to Sarah,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 6 x 8 1/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Rebecca Meets Isaac by the Way
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Rebecca Meets Isaac By the Way,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 11 5/8 x 7 4/9 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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The Mess of Pottage
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘The Mess of Pottage,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 8 3/8 x 10 1/2 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Jacob's Dream
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Jacob’s Dream,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 12 1/5 x 5 7/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Jacob and Rachel at the Well
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Jacob and Rebecca at the Well,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 10 3/8 x 8 1/4 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Rachel and Leah
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Rachel and Leah,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 6 7/8 x 10 7/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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The Meeting of Esau and Jacob
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘The Meeting of Esau and Jacob,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 7 x 10 3/4 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Joseph Reveals his Dream to His Brethren
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Joseph Reveals his Dream to his Brethren,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 8 7/8 x 12 4/9 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Joseph Cast into the Pit
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Joseph Cast Into the Pit,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 11 3/8 x 6 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Joseph Sold into Egypt
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Joseph Sold into Egypt,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 6 3/8x 10 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Jacob Mourns his Son Joseph
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Jacob Mourns his Son Joseph,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 7 1/3 x 5 5/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Joseph Distributes Bread in the Prison
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Joseph Distributes Bread in the Prison,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 10 3/8 x 7 5/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Joseph Interprets Pharoah's Dream
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dream,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 5 1/3 x 8 7/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York
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The Glory of Joseph
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘The Glory of Joseph,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 10 7/8 x 9 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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The Cup Found
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘The Cup Found,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 9 x 6 2/3 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Joseph Maketh Himself Known to his Brethren
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Joseph Maketh Himself Known to his Brethren,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 8 4/5 x 11 4/9 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Joseph and His Brethren Welcomed by Pharoah
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Joseph and his Brethren Welcomed by Pharaoh,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 12 1/8 x 8 5/8 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Jacob's Last Moments
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), ‘Jacob’s Last Moments,’ c. 1896-1901, gouache on board, 6 4/5 x 11 in, The Jewish Museum, New York.
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Images provided by the Jewish Museum, New York. Gift of the Heirs of Jacob Schiff.

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James Tissot's Men and Women of the Old Testament
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