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Laundress Carrying Linen

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image features two figures from the waist up, depicted in expressive sketches. The person on the left is leaning back, looking at the other figure. They have a bun hairstyle and wear a long-sleeved dress. The figure on the right has their back partially facing the viewer, also looking towards the left. They have their hair tied back and wear a dress with billowing sleeves. The background is a textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1885/1895
Medium
charcoal counterproof on laid paper
Dimensions
6776 × 5167 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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