Who painted Landscape with a Washerwoman?

Landscape with a Washerwoman was painted by Adolph Menzel in 1890.

Where can I see Landscape with a Washerwoman?

Landscape with a Washerwoman is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with a Washerwoman?

Landscape with a Washerwoman is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with a Washerwoman?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with a Washerwoman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with a Washerwoman

Adolph Menzel , 1890

Landscape with a Washerwoman is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Adolph Menzel. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: A M

About this work

Overview

Landscape with a Washerwoman is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Adolph von Menzel around 1890. It exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing everyday scenes with precision.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman washing clothes in a river, surrounded by trees with gnarled branches and a ground scattered with fallen leaves. The scene is a representation of a mundane task set within a natural environment.

Technique & Style

Menzel employed graphite with stumping to achieve soft shading and blurred edges, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The use of sfumato technique contributes to the drawing's lifelike quality, particularly in the rendering of light on water and fabric.