Souvenir de dour Amenez 

This realist painting, "Souvenir de dour Amenez," by Jules Breton, depicts the daily lives of working-class women, a common theme in his oeuvre. The three women, dressed in simple clothing and head coverings, are engaged in laundry tasks on a rocky shore, their figures harmonizing with the natural setting. Breton’s masterful use of light creates a sense of calm and serenity, while the subtle details of their tools and the distant figures on the beach add to the painting’s overall narrative.