Touques, the old port at low tide
1890
Eugène Boudin, often called the 'King of Skies' by his peers, captures the quiet charm of the Touques river at low tide in this 1890 masterpiece. Notice how the vast, cloudy sky dominates the canvas, a signature move that heavily influenced his friend Claude Monet and helped birth the Impressionist movement. The loose, feathery brushstrokes bring the rustic village and the lone boat to life, proving that you don't need a bright sunny day to create a breathtaking landscape.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
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