Laundresses
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Alexandre Calame
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Laundresses is a 1840 ink by Alexandre Calame, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a landscape with a stream running through it. On the left, a large tree leans over the water. In the foreground, three women are washing clothes in the stream. They are surrounded by tall grasses and bushes. The sky above is cloudy and gray. In the distance, more trees and bushes can be seen. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and serene. The use of muted colors adds to the calm atmosphere. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of texture and depth in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up "etching".
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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