Beach of Trouville
1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
Dominant colour
Beach of Trouville is a 1867 oil by Eugène Boudin, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Western Art.
This painting shows a lively beach scene. People are gathered on the sand, some sitting in chairs, while others stand or walk around. The atmosphere appears relaxed and social. In the distance, the sea stretches out, meeting the horizon. A few buildings are visible on the right side of the painting, adding to the sense of a bustling seaside location. The artist's use of light and color creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. For more paintings like this, look up Eugène Louis Boudin.
Eugène Louis Boudin (French: ; 12 July 1824 – 8 August 1898) was one of the first French landscape painters to paint outdoors.
See the richer artist page