Laundresses before the Wasserturm, Nuremberg 

Samuel Prout’s watercolour “Laundresses before the Wasserturm, Nuremberg” depicts a bustling scene of women washing laundry along a river in Nuremberg. Prout was a prominent British artist renowned for his picturesque depictions of European cities, often capturing the charm of historic architecture and everyday life. The watercolour showcases Prout’s signature style, with detailed yet loose brushstrokes, capturing the texture of stone and timber structures in a soft, romantic palette. The scene is dominated by the imposing “Wasserturm,” a water tower, highlighting Prout’s interest in capturing historical landmarks.