Laundress 1902

"Laundress" (1902) by Pasquale Celommi is a realistic depiction of a woman engaged in the daily chore of washing clothes. The painting, likely executed in oil on canvas, captures the woman's hands submerged in soapy water, highlighting the labor involved in such tasks. The woman's attire, including a colorful headscarf, suggests a focus on Italian daily life. This genre of painting, often referred to as "genre painting", was popular in the 19th century for its focus on everyday life and its ability to capture the details of specific social classes.