Pesijättärienlaundresses 1893

"Pesijättärienlaundresses" (1893) by Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905) depicts two women in a laundry room, one ironing and the other watching. The scene is filled with soft, natural light that creates a sense of warmth and intimacy. The use of naturalism, a style popular in the late 19th century, is evident in the realistic portrayal of the women and the laundry room setting. Edelfelt captures a quiet moment in the lives of these working women, highlighting their daily labor.