Ironing
1916
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1916
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting depicts a woman standing in a room, facing away from the viewer. She is wearing a red dress with white stripes and has her hair pulled back. The room is filled with various objects, including a chair, a table, and a window with green curtains. The woman appears to be ironing, as indicated by the ironing board and iron in front of her. The room is brightly lit, with sunlight streaming in through the window. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of domesticity and quiet activity. The artist's use of bold colors and loose brushstrokes adds a sense of energy and movement to the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the technique of impasto.
