De trawlers
1885
Step onto the bustling docks of a 19th-century harbor, where the old world of sailing ships meets the new age of steam. Eugène Boudin captures this transition perfectly, with tall, skeletal masts of trawlers reaching into a hazy sky while a dark smokestack puffs away in the background. Known as the 'King of Skies,' Boudin was a master of quick, outdoor sketches and actually taught a young Claude Monet how to paint en plein air. His loose, energetic brushstrokes here make the scene feel alive, as if you can smell the salt water and hear the creaking rigging.
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