Laundry (La Lessive)
1889
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1889
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Laundry (La Lessive) is a 1889 ink by Émile Bernard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dark pink paper with a woodcut print of a busy street scene. People are walking, riding horses, and going about their daily lives. Buildings line the street, and there’s a mix of shadows and light, giving it a slightly fuzzy look. The artist used a woodcut technique, which means they carved the image into wood and then printed it. This method creates bold lines and flat areas of color. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing process works.
