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Lavandaia (Laundress), c. 1725. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
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Lavandaia (Laundress), c. 1725. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Lavandaia (Laundress), c. 1725. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia
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Brescia Ceruti Daily Everyday Family Life Genre Scene Giacomo Antonio 1698 1767 Laundress Laundry Loneliness Melancholy Milanese School Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo Sadness Uneasiness Washerwoman Washhouse Washing
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This exquisite Baroque painting, titled "Lavandaia" or "Laundress," was created by the renowned Italian artist Giacomo Antonio Ceruti around 1725. The work is currently housed in the esteemed Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo in Brescia, Italy. Ceruti masterfully captures the daily life of a Milanese washerwoman in this poignant genre scene. The woman, dressed in simple, worn clothes, is seen bent over a large stone washbasin, her expression a blend of melancholy and uneasiness. Her hands, red and raw from the harsh detergent and the rough fabric, are callused and worn, a testament to her tireless labor. The setting is a humble washhouse, with clothes hanging to dry on a line and a fire burning in the background to heat the water. The scene exudes a sense of poverty and quiet sadness, yet there is a certain poetry to the woman's work, a rhythmic and almost meditative quality to the repetitive motions of washing and rinsing. The painting invites the viewer to contemplate the everyday lives of working women in 18th century Italy, and the quiet dignity and resilience that shone through even the most mundane and laborious tasks. Ceruti's masterful use of oil on canvas brings the scene to life, with intricate details and a rich, textured finish that draws the viewer in and holds their attention. The "Lavandaia" is a poignant reminder of the beauty and depth to be found in the most ordinary moments of life.
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