Woman Ironing
1858
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
About the artist
Artist
François Bonvin
François Bonvin (1817–1887) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Woman Ironing is a 1858 oil by François Bonvin, a Realism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a woman standing at a table, engaged in the task of ironing. Her attire consists of a white top and a long, dark skirt. The table is covered with a white cloth, and a vase with flowers sits on its edge. The woman's face is turned away from the viewer, and her attention is focused on the ironing board in front of her. The scene is set against a dark background, which serves to highlight the woman's figure and the ironing board. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet concentration, as the woman is fully absorbed in her task. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up François Bonvin.
François Bonvin (1817–1887) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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