La Touques near Deauville
1883
Eugène Boudin, affectionately known as the 'King of Skies,' captures the moody, overcast atmosphere of the Normandy coast in this sweeping view of La Touques. Notice how the massive, brooding clouds dominate the upper half of the canvas, dwarfing the cozy village and winding river below. As a mentor to Monet and a pioneer of painting outdoors, Boudin's loose, energetic brushwork here perfectly bridges the gap between traditional landscapes and the upcoming Impressionist revolution, showing us exactly where the movement got its love for light and weather.
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