Artwork
Old Woman Working
Old Woman Working is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Augustin Théodule Ribot. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Old Woman Working is a mid-19th-century drawing by French artist Augustin Théodule Ribot, executed around 1860 in pen and brown ink on cream wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an elderly woman engaged in labor, highlighting themes of daily life and potentially the social realities of aging and work during the period.
Technique & Style
Ribot employed pen and brown ink on cream wove paper, characteristic of 19th-century French drawing techniques, to achieve detailed, expressive lines that define the subject's form and activity.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1860, the drawing's early ownership history is not specified in available information, though its existence attests to Ribot's focus on everyday life themes during this time.
Context
Within the context of 19th-century French art, Old Woman Working aligns with a broader interest in depicting ordinary life, though it lacks the overt social commentary common in some contemporary works.
Legacy
As a specific drawing by Ribot, its direct influence or notable exhibitions are not highlighted in provided sources, suggesting it may be valued more for its representation of the artist's thematic interests than for broader artistic impact.
Artist & collection
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