Artwork
Lavanderas en el bajo de Belgrano
Lavanderas en el bajo de Belgrano is an oil painting by the Realist artist Prilidiano Pueyrredón. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
Lavanderas en el bajo de Belgrano is a 1865 oil painting by Prilidiano Pueyrredón, an Argentine artist with expertise in multiple fields.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene with two women carrying bundles, accompanied by cattle, a horse, and a dog. The women's attire and burdens suggest they are engaged in daily labor, possibly laundry work.
Technique & Style
Pueyrredón employed soft colors and gentle brushstrokes to evoke a peaceful atmosphere, characteristic of the realism movement.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts collection in Buenos Aires.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Prilidiano Pueyrredón (January 24, 1823 – November 3, 1870) was an Argentine painter, architect and engineer. One of the country's first prominent painters, he was known for his costumbrist sensibility and preference for everyday themes.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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