Washerwomen on the Banks of the Durance

Französische Malerei 1864–1872, 1866

This painting shows a serene body of water and a rocky coast stretching to the horizon. In the center of the painting, indistinct people gather on a rocky strip near the water wearing clothes in shades of red, blue, and brown. In front of them, closest to us, small tan and brown rocks poke through the still blue water. In the distance on the left are rocky gray mountains and a group of far-away buildings with white walls and red roofs. On the right, the water continues until it reaches a distant shoreline. Fluffy clouds are visible in the wide blue sky above.
Kunstenaar
Französische Malerei 1864–1872
Datering
1866
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
66 × 115 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This painting shows a serene body of water and a rocky coast stretching to the horizon. In the center of the painting, indistinct people gather on a rocky strip near the water wearing clothes in shades of red, blue, and brown. In front of them, closest to us, small tan and brown rocks poke through the still blue water. In the distance on the left are rocky gray mountains and a group of far-away buildings with white walls and red roofs. On the right, the water continues until it reaches a distant shoreline. Fluffy clouds are visible in the wide blue sky above.

Französische Malerei 1864–1872