Wall label
The Laundress
Honoré Daumier, 1808–1879 · 1863
A working woman climbs the steps from the river Seine carrying heavy washing, while her small child holds her hand.
Why it's great for language
A clear working life and a tender story — feeds jobs, daily routine, family and narrative tenses up to C1.
Set the room
Shape the lesson
The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: The Laundress.
Language focusPick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.
Duration One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.
Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.
A complete lesson, painted around The Laundress.
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