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key Notes:
Domestic intimacy, Naturalism.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:

"The Laundress," painted by Jean-Baptiste Greuze in 1761, exemplifies the artist's focus on domestic life and the moral virtues associated with the working class. The painting's impact lies in its ability to elevate the everyday subject of a laundress to a status of dignity and emotional depth, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of virtue and the importance of labor in society.

Description of the work:

"The Laundress," painted by Jean-Baptiste Greuze in 1761, depicts a young woman engaged in the act of washing clothes, characterized by her expressive facial features and the dynamic movement of her arms. The composition is marked by a soft, naturalistic palette and a careful rendering of textures, particularly in the depiction of fabric and water, which highlights Greuze's attention to detail and his ability to convey the emotional weight of everyday labor.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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The Laundress