Wasvrouwen en kinderen 1732 - 1776

"Wasvrouwen en kinderen" ("Washing Women and Children") is a 1732 - 1776 etching by Gilles Demarteau. The print depicts a group of women washing clothes outside, along with two children. The scene is set in a rustic, outdoor setting, with a wooden building in the background and a tree in the distance. This etching uses a warm brown tone throughout to depict a scene from daily life in the 18th century. The artist uses hatching and cross-hatching techniques to depict the figures and their clothing in a realistic manner. The work is a fine example of the Rococo style, which was popular in Europe during the 18th century. This work was created for "Monsieur de Jullienne", a known art collector of the time.