Sun-Shades, Trouville
1869
Boudin, often called the 'King of Skies,' captures a breezy day at the beach in Trouville, France, back in 1869. You can almost feel the sand and sea breeze as elegantly dressed women huddle under colorful parasols—red, green, and black—while a little dog lounges in the foreground. This quick, sketchy style was a huge influence on a young Claude Monet, who actually learned to paint outdoors right alongside Boudin. It's a perfect, spontaneous snapshot of Victorian leisure that helped pave the way for the Impressionist explosion.
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