Etienne ALLEGRAIN (Paris, 1644 - 1736) Classical landscape with washerwomen Canvas 119.5 x 170 cm Louis XVI period carved and gilded wood frame ACCIDENTS Old restorations Provenance: In the same Lille family since 1880, matching n° 45. In our composition, Claude's influence lies more in the liveliness of the figures. A group of washerwomen, recognizable by the wicker baskets containing their laundry, are chatting, drawing water or leaving, carrying their work on their heads, like a canéphore. To the left of the latter, a shepherd guides his flock to the shore. We would like to thank Mr. Hugo Coulais for confirming our attribution after direct examination of the work.