The Seine at Caudebec-en-Caux
1882
Eugène Boudin, often called the 'King of Skies,' captures a quiet, hazy afternoon on the Seine River in this 1882 masterpiece. Notice how the vast, pale sky dominates the canvas, a signature move that would heavily influence his young friend, Claude Monet. Two figures drift lazily in a rowboat, perfectly capturing the calm, almost sleepy atmosphere of the French countryside. Boudin was a pioneer of painting outdoors, or en plein air, rushing to capture the fleeting light before it changed. This peaceful scene is a perfect example of why he's considered the godfather of Impressionism, proving that a simple river view can hold a world of atmosphere.
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