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The Wash-house (Le lavoir)

Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a riverside scene with a wooden structure, possibly a houseboat, and several figures. The viewpoint is slightly raised, providing a top-down perspective. The horizon is visible near the top third of the image, where land meets a line of distant trees and buildings. The brushstrokes are detailed and crosshatched, creating texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of soft brown and black. Figures are seen on wooden logs and a platform, with various structures and trees in the background, indicating a busy riverside environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1891
Medium
etching [touched proof]
Dimensions
4992 × 3521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette