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The Washerwomen (Les laveuses)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows swirling lines and rounded shapes creating an abstract composition. The thick, curving lines and shaded areas suggest forms. The repetitive, wave-like patterns in the top right resemble layers.

Artwork Details

Date
1889, published after 1900
Medium
lithograph (zinc) on imitation Japan paper
Dimensions
3933 × 3231 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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