In a Laundry 1884

"In a Laundry" (1884) by Edgar Degas depicts a scene of two women in a laundry room. The woman in the foreground is seated and appears to be reading a letter. The second woman is kneeling down, perhaps retrieving something from a basket. The pastel hues, loose brushstrokes, and emphasis on capturing a fleeting moment are characteristic of Degas's style. Degas is known for his depictions of ordinary people and his focus on movement and gesture. The work is held in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, UK.