Woman Spinning

About this work

The painting depicts a woman seated on a wooden chair, dressed in a long white skirt and an orange top, with a white head covering. She is engaged in spinning yarn using a wooden spinning wheel positioned in front of her. The room's background features a wall adorned with a broom hanging from it, accompanied by two chairs and a table to the woman's left. A basket filled with balls of yarn is placed on the floor to her right. The overall atmosphere of the scene exudes a sense of quiet, everyday activity. This painting can be viewed at the Clark Art Institute.