Twee vrouwen bij een wastobbe 1825 - 1835

"Twee vrouwen bij een wastobbe" (Two women at a wash tub), an 1825-1835 lithograph by Jean-Baptiste Madou, depicts two women engaged in the everyday task of laundry. The detailed scene captures the simplicity of domestic life, showcasing the artist's talent for portraying realism. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into 19th-century daily life and demonstrates the artist's keen eye for capturing the ordinary moments of human experience.