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The Little Washerwoman, Doing the Laundry, April 1928, Figure in a Landscape, Antique French Oil on Panel Painting
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The Little Washerwoman, Doing the Laundry, April 1928, Figure in a Landscape, Antique French Oil on Panel Painting

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming depiction of a woman on her way to a wash-house (called "lavoir" in French) on the river. Small wooden wash-houses such as the one you see in the picture were used commonly well into the 1930s. It is springtime, a somewhat cloudy day, and the atmosphere of the river is somewhat dreamlike.

An oil on artist's panel by the Parisian supplier L. Bourdillon in Montparnasse, the painting is French in origin, and dated Avril (19)28. Measuring 41 x 27 cm, the overall size in its original frame is 43 x 32 cm. The frame is solid but with some visible wear and repair. .

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Landscape Oil Painting to the 1920s.

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A charming depiction of a woman on her way to a wash-house (called "lavoir" in French) on the river.
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Small wooden wash-houses such as the one you see in the picture were used commonly well into the 1930s.
Skippings Fine Arts

It is springtime, a somewhat cloudy day, and the atmosphere of the river is somewhat dreamlike.

fig 1. An antique French oil painting on a wooden panel depicting a riverbank scene with a figure carrying a basket, trees, and a green structure under an overcast sky.
fig 1. The Little Washerwoman, Doing the Laundry, April 1928, Figure in a Landscape, Antique French Oil on Panel Painting

An oil on artist's panel by the Parisian supplier L. Bourdillon in Montparnasse, the painting is French in origin, and dated Avril (19)28. Measuring 41 x 27 cm, the overall size in its original frame is 43 x 32 cm. The frame is solid but with some visible wear and repair. .

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Landscape Oil Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA916647
Skippings Fine Arts
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Archive I An antique French oil painting on a wooden panel depicting a riverbank scene with a figure carrying a basket, trees, and a green structure under an overcast sky.

The Little Washerwoman, Doing the Laundry, April 1928, Figure in a Landscape, Antique French Oil on Panel Painting

Archive II An antique French oil painting on a wooden panel depicting a riverbank scene with a figure carrying a basket, trees, and a green structure under an overcast sky. View II
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An antique French oil painting on a wooden panel depicting a riverbank scene with a figure carrying a basket, trees, and a green structure under an overcast sky.
The little washerwoman, doing the laundry, April 1928, Figure in a landscape, antique French oil on panel painting
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An antique French oil painting on a wooden panel depicting a riverbank scene with a figure carrying a basket, trees, and a green structure under an overcast sky.
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French Impressionist landscapes from this era emphasise light, open-air brushwork, and everyday rural themes. Artists frequently painted outdoors to capture fleeting atmospheric conditions, subtle weather variations, and quiet provincial life.

Artists commonly painted with oil-based pigments applied to primed wooden panels or linen canvas. Rigid wooden panels offered a stable surface suitable for plein-air sketching and detailed, direct paint application.

Authentic period panel paintings typically display natural age-related wear, such as subtle surface craquelure, light oxidation of the varnish, and historic wood grain or bevelled edges on the reverse side of the board.

A muted landscape artwork works well when paired with neutral plaster walls, modern minimalist furniture, or integrated into a curated gallery wall alongside contrasting modern prints and charcoal sketches.

Dust the painted surface gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and high humidity to prevent panel warping or paint flaking.
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