The Camp Laundry 1782

"The Camp Laundry" is an anonymous 1782 watercolor on paper depicting a humorous scene of three figures: a British soldier in uniform and two women doing laundry. The soldier stands with his arms crossed, seemingly observing the women as they hang and wash clothing by a stream. This satirical print offers a glimpse into daily life during the Revolutionary War era, highlighting the contrast between the soldier's official duty and the more mundane tasks of camp life. The work is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.