In the Tub
1889
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1889
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a group of people in a dimly lit room. A woman in a red-and-black dress stands near a window, while another woman in blue leans over a wooden tub filled with water. A child reaches into the tub, and an older woman in a white apron holds a cloth. Outside the window, a boat is visible on a body of water. The painting focuses on a simple, everyday moment—washing clothes. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the scene a soft, almost blurred look. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style captures light and movement.
