The artwork titled “Washerwomen,” created around 1880 by the artist John Singer Sargent, is an oil on panel piece associated with the Impressionism movement. This genre painting measures 30.48 x 40.64 cm and is part of a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene rural scene where washerwomen are engaged in their daily chore of washing clothes by a stream or riverbank. The composition captures the essence of their activity with loose, expressive brushstrokes typical of Impressionism. The figures, while not intricately detailed, convey movement and labor, blending harmoniously with the natural surroundings. The palette predominantly consists of earthy tones with subtle variations of greens, browns, and whites that reflect the play of light on water and the landscape, encapsulating a moment of everyday life with both simplicity and depth.
