Crinolines on the Beach
1868
Step onto the breezy Normandy coast of 1868 with Eugène Boudin, the 'King of Skies' and a godfather of Impressionism. Here, he captures the fashionable bourgeoisie in their stiff crinolines and top hats, taking a leisurely stroll by the sea. Boudin was one of the first French artists to paint outdoors, and his quick, sketchy style perfectly freezes a fleeting moment of 19th-century beach life. You can even spot his initials 'E.B.' in the corner, a tiny signature on a masterpiece that directly inspired a young Claude Monet!
Views: 3