La lessive, place Pigalle, mars 1871. 1871

Isidore Pils's "La lessive, place Pigalle, mars 1871" (1871) depicts a bustling scene in the Place Pigalle in Paris during the Paris Commune, a radical socialist government that ruled the city for two months in 1871. The painting showcases the daily life of Parisians amidst the political turmoil, with people going about their usual routines, including laundry, shopping, and socializing. Pils's depiction of the city's public square, with its fountain as the focal point, provides a glimpse into the life of the working class during this tumultuous period.