L'Aïeule

Jeanne Granès

Cleveland Museum of Art

"L'Aïeule" by Jeanne Granès. An older woman wearing a white head covering sits on a chair at a spinning wheel. She wears a long blue dress over a green garment. The spinning wheel is made of dark wood and has a large wheel on the side. The woman's hands are on the spindle and she looks down. A large fireplace with a mantle is in the background. The mantle holds various household items. The wall behind the fireplace is dark. A shelf or ledge on the wall holds more household items. A large wooden spoon leans against the wall on the left. The floor is light-colored. The image has a sepia tone.