Wash Day - A Back Yard Reminiscence of Brooklyn 1886

"Wash Day - A Back Yard Reminiscence of Brooklyn" is a captivating oil painting by American artist William Merritt Chase, completed in 1886. The painting depicts a sunny backyard scene with clothes drying on a line. The artist skillfully captures the dappled sunlight and the textures of the laundry. The central figure, a young woman, is partially obscured by the hanging clothes, adding a sense of mystery and intimacy to the scene. This painting showcases Chase's talent for capturing the everyday life of ordinary people in a beautiful and evocative way.