Woman Ironing

"Woman Ironing" by Edgar Degas, painted around 1876-1887, is a poignant depiction of everyday life, focusing on a domestic scene of a woman at work. The painting captures the quiet intensity of the moment as the woman bends over a table, concentrating on her task of ironing. Degas uses a muted color palette, dominated by soft blues, browns, and grays, which adds to the somber and reflective mood of the piece. The composition is intimate, with the woman's figure dominating the scene, her posture suggesting both the physical effort and the repetitive nature of the work.