A Breton Laundress 1865

julesbreton

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

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portrait head and shoulder

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

lady

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"A Breton Laundress" by Jules Breton, painted in 1865, depicts a woman kneeling by a stream, washing laundry. The woman's traditional Breton clothing, including her white cap, reflects the artist's interest in rural life and the daily routines of working-class people. This painting is a quintessential example of the Realist movement, characterized by its focus on everyday subjects and the depiction of working-class individuals. Breton's works often explore themes of labor, nature, and the dignity of everyday life.