Portrait of a Woman with a Wash Tub

Jacob Byerly

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman kneeling next to a wooden washbasin with a washboard inside. She is facing the camera, with dark eyes and short, close-cropped hair. She is wearing a striped dress with long sleeves and a light-colored apron. The woman appears to be holding the washboard with one hand, suggesting she is washing clothes. The background is plain and unadorned, likely in a studio setting with a simple backdrop.