The Departure

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

National Gallery of Art

The image displays four figures in an interior setting centered around a wooden table. On the left, a woman is sitting next to the table. Next to her, a man is seated, looking out of the window. In the middle, a young man stands facing an elderly man sitting across the table. On the right, an older man is seated, leaning forward with hands clasped on the table. On the table, there's a tray with a teapot, cups, and flowers. Through the window, there's a partial view of a ship's rigging. Along the wall, shelves with model ships and other maritime artifacts are visible.