A Fountain with Washerwomen 1748 - 1808

Hubert Robert's "A Fountain with Washerwomen" (1748 - 1808) depicts a picturesque scene of a cascading fountain with washerwomen going about their daily chores. The artist was known for his idealized depictions of ruins and gardens in the style of the 18th-century Italianate landscape. This piece is characteristic of Robert's work with its emphasis on architectural details and the juxtaposition of classical elements with everyday life. The painting now resides at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.