The Emigrants, by Jacques-Joseph Tissot.

The Emigrants, by Jacques-Joseph Tissot. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: B9460

Description: This print by Jacques-Joseph Tissot depicts emigrants embarking on a vessel. The dense forest of masts would suggest a major dock. Poor economic conditions and the hope of a better life elsewhere encouraged millions of Britons and other Europeans to emigrate overseas.

Creator: Jacques-Joseph (James) Tissot

Date: 1880

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London