1875
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Les Lavandières (Washerwomen) is a 1875 by Eugène Ciceri, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a quiet riverside scene where women are washing clothes. Some are bent over in the water, scrubbing fabric, while others sit in small wooden boats. A rickety wooden building with a thatched roof stands in the background, surrounded by lush green trees and a partly cloudy sky. The artist focused on everyday life, making the scene feel real and lived-in. The brushstrokes are loose, blending colors softly to capture light and movement. Check out Impressionism next to see how artists like this one painted light and life.
Étienne Eugène Cicéri (27 January 1813 – 20 April 1890) was a French painter, illustrator, engraver and theatrical designer.
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