Artwork
Washerwomen at Goyen
Washerwomen at Goyen is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Abel George Warshawsky. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.277
- Credit line
- Gift of The Cleveland Art Association
About this work
Overview
Washerwomen at Goyen is a 1917 genre painting by Abel George Warshawsky, depicting a serene, everyday scene of laundry by a river. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a mundane moment of two women scrubbing clothes in a river, set against a backdrop of old stone buildings, a church tower, and foliage. The composition conveys a sense of quiet, quotidian life.
Technique & Style
Characterized by thick, visible brushstrokes, particularly in the water and greenery, the painting employs impasto to create a lively, textured effect. The contrast between the dark, shadowy figures and the shimmering, blue-green water adds depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1917 by Abel George Warshawsky, the work is currently held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
