Norman Landscape
circa 1858-1862
Eugène Boudin, often called the 'King of Skies,' fills two-thirds of this scene with a dramatic, cloud-churned atmosphere hovering over a quiet flock of sheep. Painted around 1860, this landscape showcases his revolutionary habit of painting outdoors (*en plein air*) to catch the fleeting light before it shifted. Boudin was a crucial mentor to a young Claude Monet, essentially teaching him that the sky was the most important part of a landscape. The loose, energetic brushstrokes make the wind feel almost palpable, rustling the dark trees and the wool of the grazing sheep.
Views: 9