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Hanging the Laundry out to Dry, 1875 (oil on canvas)
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Hanging the Laundry out to Dry, 1875 (oil on canvas)
XOS779040 Hanging the Laundry out to Dry, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 33x40.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12818737
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Chimney Chimneys Contrast Distance Drying Factories Handling Hanging Horizon Idyllic Industrialisation Laundress Laundresses Laundry Loose Provincial Sunshine Task Tasks Washing Encroaching
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In this 1875 oil on canvas painting titled "Hanging the Laundry out to Dry". Berthe Morisot beautifully captures a domestic task that was common in the French countryside during that era. The scene depicts two women, presumably laundresses, meticulously hanging freshly washed clothes on a line under the warm summer sunshine. The idyllic provincial landscape serves as a contrasting backdrop to the encroaching industrialization in the distance. A smoking chimney from a distant factory hints at the changing times and highlights the contrast between rural simplicity and urban development. Morisot's impressionist style shines through in her loose handling of brushstrokes, creating an atmosphere of movement and spontaneity. The vibrant colors and play of light evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity. This small-scale artwork measuring 33x40.6 cm is housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, USA. It showcases Morisot's talent for capturing everyday scenes with sensitivity and grace. "Hanging the Laundry out to Dry" not only immortalizes a mundane household chore but also invites viewers to appreciate moments of quiet beauty found within ordinary tasks. This timeless piece continues to captivate audiences with its delicate portrayal of women's work against both natural and industrial landscapes.
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