The Washerwomen (1903) – Vintage Charles-Alfred Le Moine Post Impressionist Print

Bring a piece of feminist history into your home.

This vintage art print reproduces The Washerwomen (1903), an original pastel by French Post-Impressionist Charles-Alfred Le Moine (1872–1918). At first glance, it is a lush tropical scene; yet at its center are two women at work, anonymous laborers whose lives and labor sustained families and communities but rarely entered the canon of “fine art.”

The washerwoman was a common motif in 19th and 20th century art, but here the figures take on a quiet dignity: strong, embodied, unposed. Their presence reminds us of the untold stories of working-class women in art history, women whose daily work was dismissed as ordinary, yet without whom society could not function.

This is a vintage reproduction print (not the original pastel) from the early 20th century. It shows minor wear consistent with age but remains vibrant and display-ready. More than just a decorative piece, it is a conversation starter, an image that bridges beauty, history, and the ongoing recognition of women’s labor.

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Details

• Artist: Charles-Alfred Le Moine (1872–1918)

• Title: The Washerwomen, 1903 (pastel, reproduced in print)

• Size: approx. 10” × 12”

• Medium: vintage reproduction print

• Condition: minor vintage wear, adds character

• Display: can be leaned or hung as-is

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Perfect For

• Eclectic, cottagecore, or bohemian interiors

• Gallery wall styling with feminist flair

• Unique gift for art lovers, history buffs, or collectors

• Housewarming or wedding gift with meaning

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SAÉA is a woman of color owned Design Studio; we curate and create objects that honor natural beauty, heritage, and timeless craft. This vintage piece complements our philosophy of intentional living and artful spaces while honoring the women history has often overlooked.