Who painted View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme?

View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme was painted by Eugène Louis Boudin in 1891.

Where can I see View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme?

View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme?

View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme?

Museum-quality prints of View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme

Eugène Louis Boudin , 1891

View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Eugène Louis Boudin. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2010.23
Credit line: Bequest of Muriel Butkin

About this work

Overview

Eugène Boudin painted 'View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme' in 1891, a work characteristic of his Impressionist style and focus on landscapes and marine scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a serene harbor scene at Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, with a large sailing ship and smaller boats on calm water, surrounded by trees and a sandy shoreline.

Technique & Style

Boudin's loose and soft brushstrokes convey a dreamy atmosphere, emphasizing the effects of light and weather on the scene, with a cloudy sky and patches of sunlight.