Landscape with a Washerwoman

c. 1890

Adolph Menzel

Associated Names
Adolph Menzel

Artist, German, 1815 - 1905

The image shows a view from a slightly elevated position looking down at a wooded area, filled with trees. The horizon is obscured by dense foliage and trees, which dominate the scene. The brushstroke technique includes fine, detailed lines and shading, creating a textured effect on the foliage and trees. The color palette is monochromatic, with blacks, whites, and grays accentuating forms and textures. Closest to us, leafy vegetation is densely packed, with a figure bending towards a narrow stream. In the distance, there is a partially visible structure resembling a fence or wall, blending into the natural surroundings.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Christie's, New York, 23 January 2002, no. 112); (David Tunick, Inc., New York); Mr and Mrs. James T. Dyke, 2002; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A M

Wikidata ID

Q64533367

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