Artwork

Port of Camaret low tide

Port of Camaret low tide, by Eugène Boudin, oil, 1871
Port of Camaret low tide, by Eugène Boudin, oil, 1871

Port of Camaret low tide is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Eugène Boudin. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Port of Camaret low tide is a 1871 oil painting by Eugène Louis Boudin, a French artist known for his landscapes and seascapes. It is held in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene seaside scene at low tide, with moored ships in the foreground and a cloudy grey sky above. The calm atmosphere is conveyed through the stillness of the water and the muted tones of the sky and sea.

Technique & Style

Boudin's use of oil paint captures the effects of light and atmosphere, characteristic of his work during the Impressionist movement. The painting's color palette and lighting contribute to its peaceful mood.

History & Provenance

Created in 1871, the painting is now part of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Eugène Boudin

Artist

Eugène Boudin

Eugène Louis Boudin (French: ; 12 July 1824 – 8 August 1898) was one of the first French landscape painters to paint outdoors.