River Washing Shed, Tulle

Vera Andrus American
1952
Not on view
This landscape features women washing laundry along the river’s edge. Stark contrasts of black and white set off the soft, tonal area that represents the reflective surface of the water. An artist, writer, and former Met staff member, Andrus made this lithograph during a trip to Tulle in central France.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: River Washing Shed, Tulle
  • Artist: Vera Andrus (American, 1895–1979)
  • Date: 1952
  • Medium: Lithograph
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 13 1/16 × 18 7/16 in. (33.2 × 46.8 cm)
    Image: 11 3/4 × 15 9/16 in. (29.8 × 39.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Vera Andrus, 1952
  • Object Number: 52.544.1
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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