Artwork

Trouville Les Jetees a Maree Basse

Trouville Les Jetees a Maree Basse, by Eugène Boudin, unspecified, 1893
Trouville Les Jetees a Maree Basse, by Eugène Boudin, unspecified, 1893

Trouville Les Jetees a Maree Basse is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Eugène Boudin. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

Trouville Les Jetees a Maree Basse is a 1893 painting by Eugène Louis Boudin, a French artist known for his landscapes of coastal regions.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a seaside scene at low tide, featuring small boats in the water and on the shore, with larger vessels in the distance. The scene captures the interaction between the sea and the shoreline.

Technique & Style

Boudin's use of color and loose brushstrokes conveys a sense of movement and energy. The palette ranges from blues and greens for the water to browns and tans for the shore, characteristic of his Impressionist approach to capturing maritime subjects.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, reflecting Boudin's contribution to the Impressionist movement through his focus on maritime scenes.

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.