Planche II – Deux Arlesiennes Dans le Cloître de Saint-Trophime d'Arles (Plate II – Two Arlesiennes in the Cloister of Saint-Trophime of Arles)

Charles Nègre, André Jammes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two women in a historic architectural setting. The woman on the left is sitting on a stone step with her hands in her lap, while the woman on the right is standing, holding an object with both hands and looking towards the seated woman. Both women are captured in full view. The seated woman has her hair tied back with a head covering, and her facial features are captured in profile as she looks slightly downward. She is wearing a dark dress with a white apron and a shawl. The standing woman also has her hair styled back with a head covering and is dressed similarly in a full skirt with a light apron and shawl, holding an item in her hand. The background consists of ancient-looking stone archways and detailed columns. The texture of the stone and columns adds depth to the scene.