A Washerwoman at Eragny
The Met
Artist: Camille Pissarro(French, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas 1830–1903 Paris)
Date: 1893
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 x 15 in. (45.7 x 38.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rodgers, 1964
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman washes clothes in a wooden tub, surrounded by green foliage in a garden
Detailed Description
The artwork depicts a woman engaged in laundry outdoors within a garden setting with lush green foliage. Positioned slightly right of the center, the woman is shown in profile, facing left, bending forward over a large, round wooden wash tub. She wears a light-colored head covering, a light blue long-sleeved top, and a long, light brown apron or skirt. Her hands are immersed in the tub, where white fabric is visible. To the left of the wash tub, a smaller, rectangular wooden stand holds a blue and white striped cloth draped over it. The background is filled with green foliage and trees, which extend across the upper half and sides of the canvas. Through the dense greenery in the upper left, a building with a reddish-brown roof can be seen. On the right side of the background, yellow flowers, possibly sunflowers, bloom amidst the green plants, with a reddish-brown wall or building section visible at the far right edge. The foreground features green grass interspersed with patches of light pink and brown, suggesting sunlight or disturbed earth. The artwork is rendered with visible, distinct brushstrokes.
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