This evocative drawing captures the simple, intimate act of a woman hanging out freshly washed laundry. The figure is depicted from behind, arms raised high as she stretches to secure the fabric on a line. The artist employs a warm, earthy sanguine tone that envelops the entire composition, suggesting a quiet warmth and a sunlit moment. The drawing's loose yet purposeful strokes create a lively texture that contrasts the soft folds of the cloth with the more defined lines of the woman's dress and hair, evoking movement and life within an ordinary domestic scene.

The composition is strikingly vertical, emphasizing the upward reach of the figure and the elegant lines of her posture. Despite its apparent simplicity, the sketch conveys a strong sense of rhythm and balance, with cross-hatching techniques providing depth and shadow while maintaining an airy lightness. The minimal background details focus the viewer’s attention squarely on the act itself, making this almost a poetic celebration of everyday labor. The absence of facial detail invites empathy and reflection, turning the woman into an emblem of quiet dignity and care.