{"product_id":"woman-ironing-edgar-degas","title":"Woman Ironing - Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of a laundress at work, capturing the physical reality of Parisian life through muted tones and expressive brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdgar Degas produced a series of works depicting laundresses at their labour during the 1870s and 1880s. This particular composition captures a woman engaged in the repetitive, physically demanding task of ironing. Unlike the idealised portrayals of domestic life common in earlier academic painting, Degas focuses on the reality of the working class in Paris. The figure is positioned behind a large table, her posture suggesting the weight she applies to the iron. Her expression is one of fatigue, yet she remains focused on the task at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is restrained, relying on muted tones of white, cream, and dark brown to define the space. Degas uses loose, visible brushwork to suggest the texture of the linen and the atmosphere of the room. The background is simplified, allowing the viewer to concentrate on the physical presence of the woman. The lighting is soft, catching the folds of the fabric and the contours of her arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas often observed these women in their workshops, sketching them in candid moments. This approach aligns with his interest in modern life and the urban environment. By choosing a subject from the margins of society, he provides a glimpse into the daily routines that sustained the city. The composition is balanced, with the horizontal line of the table providing a firm base for the vertical form of the woman. This work is an example of his ability to find aesthetic value in mundane activities, treating the laundress with the same level of attention he afforded his more famous subjects, such as ballet dancers or racehorses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/terrace-at-the-mall-central-park-william-merritt-chase\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTerrace at the Mall, Central Park - William Merritt Chase — William Merritt Chase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848123519311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848141279567,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848141312335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848141345103,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848141377871,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-Ironing_Poster_CompositorV1_1790068180979.jpg?v=1790068910","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/woman-ironing-edgar-degas","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}