Auvers (Washerwomen)

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon, 1861

This artwork depicts a riverside scene with washerwomen engaged in their work close to us. The horizon is placed low, showing an expansive, cloud-filled sky. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the movement of the clouds and water. The color palette is predominantly muted with earthy tones and soft grays. A boat is visible on the river, and in the distance, a figure with animals is seen walking along the riverbank.
Umjetnik
Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon
Datacija
1861
Vrsta
Painting
Tehnika
oil on wood
Dimenzije
24.45 × 46.67 cm
Zbirka
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenca
Javno dobro, CC0

Opis slike

This artwork depicts a riverside scene with washerwomen engaged in their work close to us. The horizon is placed low, showing an expansive, cloud-filled sky. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the movement of the clouds and water. The color palette is predominantly muted with earthy tones and soft grays. A boat is visible on the river, and in the distance, a figure with animals is seen walking along the riverbank.

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon