"Washerwoman" by Charles Émile Jacque is an etching and drypoint executed on chine collé, a delicate paper mounting technique that enhances the print's tonal qualities. The work exemplifies Jacque's skillful handling of the needle and burr, capturing a humble domestic subject with the technical refinement characteristic of mid 19th century printmaking. Through the combination of etching's precise lines and drypoint's velvety blacks, Jacque renders the figure with both intimacy and dignified attention to everyday labor.