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Boudin, Eugène

3 works

This painting depicts a sandy beach under a vast, light blue sky. The horizon is in the center of the painting where the blue sky blends into the blue water. In the center of the painting, a group of women are on the beach, some standing and some seated. The women have light skin and wear clothing in shades of brown, dark blue, and red. They all wear headscarves covering their hair, mostly white except for one that is dark blue. Some of the women carry baskets, while others set them on the sandy ground. In the background, there are faint shapes near the shoreline created by small daubs of paint that suggest other people. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible, especially those that create the shapes of the women. Small details are suggested with dashes and dots of paint instead of being shown clearly.

Women on the Beach at Berck

Boudin, Eugène

The image shows a seascape from an elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned slightly above the center line of the image, with several ships on calm waters. A detailed ship stands slightly off-center to the right. In the distance, the shore with buildings or a settlement is visible. The sky has soft pencil strokes indicating clouds. The drawing is monochromatic, using shades of grey for depth. Light shading and fine lines depict water movement and ship structures with delicacy and precision.

Coastal Landscape with Shipping

Boudin, Eugène

The painting depicts a harbor scene with several large ships and smaller boats on a wide waterway. To the left and right of center, two large ships are visible, each with multiple tall masts and several sails. The boat on the left appears to fly a flag that has white and red stripes and a section of dark blue. A small rowboat is positioned in the water by this ship, and it appears to have several indistinct people on it. To the left, a plume of gray smoke rises from low gray buildings. On the right, more people in rowboats appear to head towards a line of tall buildings in the distance. The sky is painted with soft brushstrokes in shades of light blue and grey, with hints of pale yellow at the center of the painting by the horizon. Some gray clouds drift across the sky. The water reflects these colors as well as the gray ships. Overall, the color palette is mostly light blue and shades of gray. The brushstrokes are visible, and details in the distance are suggested with minimal lines of paint.

Entrance to the Harbor, Le Havre

Boudin, Eugène