The Maidservant 1875

"The Maidservant" is a painting by Camille Pissarro from 1875. It depicts a young woman in a maidservant's uniform, standing in a garden and holding a tray with a glass of drink. Pissarro's focus on everyday life and the working class is evident in this piece. The use of Impressionist techniques, particularly the loose brushstrokes and focus on light and shadow, add to the realism of the subject. The painting is currently housed at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia.