Twee wasvrouwen op straat 1896

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's 1896 lithograph "Twee wasvrouwen op straat" depicts two women carrying laundry baskets on a cobblestone street. Steinlen, known for his black and white illustrations, captures the working-class life of Parisian women in the late 19th century. The simple yet expressive lines of the print highlight the women's weary figures, highlighting the daily struggles of their lives. The stark contrasts of light and shadow further emphasize the subject's social reality. This work is characteristic of Steinlen's art, which often portrays the mundane aspects of everyday life in Paris.