oil on canvas

signed and dated '15 lower right

Canvas dimensions: 65 × 52 cm
Dimensions with frame : 90 × 77 cm
Original richly ornamented gilded wood frame.

The canvas remains in its original condition and has not undergone any recent restoration. A light cleaning could further highlight the freshness of the palette and the subtleties of the light. The period gilded frame shows a few minor flaws and signs of wear from age, attesting to its authenticity.

This charming and atmospheric painting by J.F. Sterre de Jong beautifully captures a quiet domestic moment in rural Holland. Bathed in soft sunlight, a woman hangs freshly washed linen while a young child stands nearby, creating a scene filled with warmth, simplicity, and everyday grace. The artist's delicate handling of light filtering through the trees and reflecting on the white fabrics demonstrates a remarkable sensitivity to atmosphere and colour.

Sterre de Jong was known for his finely observed genre scenes and landscapes, often depicting traditional Dutch life with an impressionistic touch. His work combines careful draftsmanship with a lively brushwork that brings ordinary moments to life. In this painting, the interplay of sunlight and shadow, together with the harmonious palette, creates a sense of tranquillity and nostalgia that remains timeless.