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Passengers on Shipboard

Eugène Boudin

1861

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Passengers on Shipboard is a 1861 graphite by Eugène Boudin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Eugène Boudin
When & what style?: 1861 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of people on a ship. They are dressed in 19th-century clothing, with men wearing hats and women wearing long dresses. The artist has used quick, expressive lines to capture the movement and energy of the scene. The sketch is done in graphite on wove paper, giving it a soft, delicate quality. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth and interest to the drawing. If you like this sketch, you might also enjoy learning more about the Romanticism movement.