Landscape with a Washerwoman c. 1890

Adolph Menzel’s *Landscape with a Washerwoman*, created around 1890, is a delicate lithograph showcasing the artist's mastery of light and shadow. The composition, dominated by a thicket of trees, reveals a woman engaged in the laborious task of washing clothes. This scene, common in Menzel's work, offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary people. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of the foliage and the washerwoman's posture, highlights his realist approach to art.