Peasant Woman of Boulogne (Paysanne des environs de Boulogne dite La femme au panier)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elderly woman in full body profile, seated upright. She has delicate facial features, deep-set eyes, and a slightly downturned mouth. She wears a dark cloak covering her entire body, and a cap that conceals her hair. She holds a woven basket in her hands, resting on her lap. The background is textured, possibly a stone wall, creating a sense of quiet and enclosure. The focus is solely on the woman with no other objects present.