Figures on the Beach at Trouville
1885
Eugène Boudin, often called the 'King of Skies,' loved capturing the fashionable crowds of Normandy's beaches long before it was cool. Here, a row of elegantly dressed figures with parasols and wide-brimmed hats sit facing the sea, their forms rendered in quick, breezy strokes that capture a fleeting summer afternoon. Boudin was a major influence on the young Monet, teaching him to paint outdoors and observe the changing light. This lively sketch perfectly shows why he's considered the godfather of Impressionism, turning a simple beach day into a masterclass of light and atmosphere.
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