Laundry at the river bank 1889

"Laundry at the River Bank" (1889) by Finnish artist Eero Järnefelt (1863-1937) depicts a scene of everyday life in the Finnish countryside. The painting captures the simple act of laundry being done by two women on the bank of a lake. The artist uses natural light to illuminate the scene, highlighting the soft hues of the landscape and the women's clothing. This genre painting is a testament to Järnefelt's talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life in a realistic and evocative style.