Old Woman with Basket 1878

"Old Woman with Basket" is a black and white etching by Gaston La Touche, created in 1878. The etching depicts an elderly woman in a simple dress, holding a basket. La Touche was a French painter and printmaker known for his elegant and refined style. This work, now held in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases his masterful use of line and shading to capture the nuances of human form and expression.