1889
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Washerwomen (Les laveuses) is a 1889 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the painting, two women are shown, bent over, washing clothes in a river. The scene is set in a natural, outdoor environment with trees and a riverbank visible in the background. The women are dressed in simple, long-sleeved clothing, and their faces are not clearly visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet, everyday activity. The use of lithography in this painting creates a sense of texture and depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate details of the scene. For more on this technique, look up lithography.
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.
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