Washerwomen
The Met
Artist: François Boucher(French, Paris 1703–1770 Paris)
Date: 1768
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 95 x 93 in. (241.3 x 236.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Julia A. Berwind, 1953
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape with a stone bridge over a river, with people, a donkey, and a dog
Detailed Description
The image shows a wide, verdant landscape under a sky. The upper half is dominated by a vast sky, transitioning from a light, clear blue at the top to a darker, cloudier blue-gray closer to the horizon. Large, voluminous clouds, tinged with soft pinks and oranges, are scattered across the expanse, particularly on the right. In the middle ground, a substantial stone bridge with multiple arches spans a flowing river, stretching horizontally across the canvas. Water cascades from beneath the bridge's arches. The bridge appears weathered, with some green foliage clinging to its structure. Several small figures are visible walking along the top of the bridge. To the left of the bridge, a round, light-colored tower or building is situated on a distant, tree-covered hill. To the right, a dense cluster of tall, dark green trees rises steeply, extending to the top edge of the image. The foreground features the river, which flows towards the viewer from under the bridge. On the left bank, a woman wearing a red skirt and a light-colored top stands beside a donkey heavily laden with baskets and bundles. A small child is carried on her back. Another figure is partially visible near the donkey. On the right bank, a group of figures is gathered. One woman, dressed in blue and white, kneels by the water, seemingly washing items. Nearby, two other women and a child are seated on the earthy ground, resting. A small, dark dog is also present. The ground is rocky and uneven, with patches of green vegetation. The overall light is soft and diffused.
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