1895
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Japanese Washing Day is a 1895 watercolor by Charles Edwin Fripp, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three people outdoors near a fence. Two women sit on the grass, one holding a bundle of clothes while the other works on a striped cloth. A child stands nearby, wearing a bright red and gold outfit. The fence behind them has three panels: one striped, one plain, and one with a white floral pattern. Tall trees and greenery fill the background, giving a lush, shaded feel. The artist focused on everyday life, showing simple tasks like laundry in a natural setting. The bright colors and loose brushstrokes make the scene feel alive and real. Next, look up Charles Edwin Fripp to see more of his work.
A watercolor painting by Charles Edwin Fripp from 1895 depicts a laundry day scene in Japan and is signed by the artist.
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Charles Edwin Fripp (4 September 1854 – 30 September 1906) was an English painter and illustrator, and special war artist.
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