La Blanchisseuse
1739
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1739
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a woman washing clothes in this engraving. She's standing at a table, scrubbing and rinsing clothes. The detail that makes this interesting is the way the artist shows everyday life, which was a common theme in art back then. The woman's face is calm, and her movements seem gentle. This suggests the artist wanted to show a peaceful scene. Check out the work of artist Cochin I, Charles-Nicolas.
