Artwork
Laundress
Laundress is an oil painting by Edgar Degas. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.
About this work
Overview
Laundress is an oil painting created by Edgar Degas in 1873, currently held at the Norton Simon Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman intently ironing a garment, her focus evident in her bowed head and grasping hands. Her attire, a white sleeveless top and dark skirt, contrasts with the light-colored background wall, emphasizing her concentration.
Technique & Style
Degas's use of oil paint captures the quiet atmosphere of the scene, with subtle contrasts between the subject's clothing and the surrounding environment.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.
