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The Scheldt in stormy weather
The Scheldt in stormy weather is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Eugène Boudin. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
The Scheldt in stormy weather is a 1872 oil painting by Eugène Louis Boudin, a French artist known for his landscapes and maritime scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a turbulent scene on the Scheldt River, with a large ship in the foreground and other vessels and a coastline in the distance, capturing the dynamic conditions of the river under stormy weather.
Technique & Style
Boudin's use of loose, expressive brushstrokes and muted colors, dominated by grays, blues, and browns, conveys a sense of movement and energy, while chiaroscuro creates depth and drama in the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, exemplifying the Impressionist movement and Boudin's pioneering work in plein air painting.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Eugène Louis Boudin (French: ; 12 July 1824 – 8 August 1898) was one of the first French landscape painters to paint outdoors.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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