Washer Woman Collection

DOLLY TUB
A laundry worker using a dolly stock and tub to clean clothes, prior to the invention of the washing machine

Woman washing clothes in a river
A woman washes clothes in a river, using a washboard

USA, Utah. The Washer Woman, Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park

Alaskan gold rush, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan (b/w photo)
JHL358825 Alaskan gold rush, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A

Woman Washing, c. 1934 (watercolor)
7276859 Woman Washing, c. 1934 (watercolor) by Johnson, Malvin Gray (1896-1934); 45.72x30.48 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7276973 The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 49.53x65.41 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Patio Interior (oil on canvas)
IND54280 Patio Interior (oil on canvas) by Rusinol i Prats, Santiago (1861-1931); Museu de Montserrat, Abadia de Montserrat, Spain; Index Fototeca

Johannisberg Castle, 1837 (engraving)
7268717 Johannisberg Castle, 1837 (engraving) by Martini, Johann Georg (1785-1842); 20.0x29.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Das Schloss Johannisberg, From Kunstanst. d)

La Cote D Azur: Nice, Les blanchisseuses (b / w photo)
7162750 La Cote D Azur: Nice, Les blanchisseuses (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nice, Les blanchisseuses)

Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques; Lavandieres sur un des bras de la Touques
1768208 Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques; Lavandieres sur un des bras de la Touques, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Boudin

The Laundry at Doelan, Finistere; Le Levoir a Doelan, Finistere, (oil on canvas)
826394 The Laundry at Doelan, Finistere; Le Levoir a Doelan, Finistere, (oil on canvas) by Moret, Henry (1856-1913); 73.5x60.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laundry at Doelan)

Washers on the Bank of the River; Laveuses au Bord de la Riviere, c
655847 Washers on the Bank of the River; Laveuses au Bord de la Riviere, c.1877-1881 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 34.9x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bleaching Ground, (oil on panel)
827919 A Bleaching Ground, (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan (1601-78) & Momper, Joos de (1564-1635); 80.7x144.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bleaching Ground)

Dresden (w / c on paper)
LIV45667 Dresden (w/c on paper) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); University of Liverpool Art Gallery & Collections, UK; eVictoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool; English, out of copyright

Aberdulais Mill, Glamorganshire, Wales, 1796-97 (pencil and watercolour)
824107 Aberdulais Mill, Glamorganshire, Wales, 1796-97 (pencil and watercolour) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 39.1x50.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aberdulais Mill)

The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas)
651307 The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Monsted, Peder (1859-1941); 46.5x32.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Washerwomen. Peder Monsted (1859-1941). Oil on canvas

Young Washerwoman, from L Estampe Moderne
STC193286 Young Washerwoman, from L Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99 (colour litho) by Bellanger, Camille Felix (1853-1923); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Les Blanchisseuses a la Fontaine, (oil on canvas)
659401 Les Blanchisseuses a la Fontaine, (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 48x62. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Blanchisseuses a la Fontaine)

Volendam, (oil on canvas)
658581 Volendam, (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 58x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Volendam. Frits Thaulow (1847-1906). Oil on canvas

Study of Washers at Eragny; Les Laveuses, etude, a Eragny, c. 1901 (oil on canvas)
826019 Study of Washers at Eragny; Les Laveuses, etude, a Eragny, c.1901 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 73x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Maquette for a figure of a washer-woman (plasticine)
876158 Maquette for a figure of a washer-woman (plasticine) by Thornycroft, William Hamo (1850-1925); 14.5x9.5x9 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum)

The Two Washerwomen; Les Deux Lavandieres, c. 1892 (oil on canvas)
652786 The Two Washerwomen; Les Deux Lavandieres, c. 1892 (oil on canvas) by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); 73.7x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Washerwomen; Les Deux Lavandieres)

Washerwomen, (oil on panel)
650814 Washerwomen, (oil on panel) by Ulrich, Charles Frederic (1858-1908); 58.3x37.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Washerwomen. Charles Frederic Ulrich (1858-1908). Oil on panel

Washerwomen at la Torque; Les Lavandieres a la Touque, (oil on panel)
652782 Washerwomen at la Torque; Les Lavandieres a la Touque, (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 23.7x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

P. 352-1945 Scene 5, Comparison of celebrated beauties and the loyal league, c
FIT71356 P.352-1945 Scene 5, Comparison of celebrated beauties and the loyal league, c.1797 (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 38.6x25.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Laundress (oil on canvas)
BRN190593 The Laundress (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

The Washerwoman; La Laveuse, c. 1898 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
824564 The Washerwoman; La Laveuse, c.1898 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 27x20.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Washerwoman; La Laveuse)

Nausicaa and her Maidens playing at Ball, 1875 (oil on canvas)
828434 Nausicaa and her Maidens playing at Ball, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 17.9x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nausicaa and her Maidens playing at Ball)

Washer Woman 1911 gouache paper 100 x 105. 9 cm
The Washer Woman, 1911, gouache on paper, 100 x 105.9 cm, signed and inscribed on the reverse: K. Malevic Pracka [in Cyrillic], Kasimir Malewitsch, Kiew/Ukraine 1878-1935 Leningrad

Woman using a dolly tub in a back yard, South Wales
A woman using a dolly tub to do the weekly wash, in a back yard in South Wales, with two children on the left. W E Jones recalled

Washerwomen in Antibes, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XIR155307 Washerwomen in Antibes, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 15x13 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

PARIS: STREET, 1830s. An ancient street on the Left Bank in Paris, France, near the Pont Neuf and the River Seine. Wood engraving, American

Happy Washerwoman 1901
A happy washerwoman hanging her washing up to dry

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The washer woman, with her trusty dolly tub by her side, was a common sight in the days gone by. From the Alaskan gold rush to the picturesque riverbanks of France, she tirelessly scrubbed away at clothes, ensuring they were clean and fresh for their owners. In black and white photographs from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan, we see a woman waist-deep in a river, vigorously washing clothes against the current. Her determination is evident as she battles nature's elements to complete her task. A watercolor painting titled "Woman Washing" captures the serene beauty of this everyday chore. The artist skillfully portrays the tranquility of a moment amidst the rhythmic splashing of water and gentle swishing of garments. "The Laundress, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1885, showcases a washerwoman meticulously folding freshly washed linens. The attention to detail in each crease speaks volumes about her dedication and pride in her work. Moving across continents to "Patio Interior, " an oil on canvas artwork transports us to sun-soaked Spain where women gather around their washing stations. Their vibrant dresses contrast against whitewashed walls as they go about their duties under blue skies. Johannisberg Castle comes alive through an enchanting engraving from 1837. Amongst its grandeur stands a lone washerwoman near a flowing stream - perhaps finding solace amidst noble surroundings while performing her humble tasks. Traveling further south along La Cote D Azur brings us to Nice where Les blanchisseuses are captured in timeless black and white photography. These hardworking women form part of the coastal landscape as they diligently scrub away stains under Mediterranean sunshine. On French soil once again, "Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques" depicts another scene reminiscent of simpler times. With skirts hitched up above ankles, these lavandieres immerse themselves in their work, creating a picturesque tableau.