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Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, the Port, by Eugène Boudin, oil, 1896

Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, the Port

Eugène Boudin

1896

oil

panel

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, the Port is a 1896 oil by Eugène Boudin, a Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Eugène Boudin
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene river scene with a few boats and a dock. The sky is blue with white clouds, and the water reflects the colors of the sky. In the foreground, there are a few small boats on the shore. The painting is characterized by soft brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the play of light on the water. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and calm. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Eugène Louis Boudin.

About the artist

Portrait of Eugène Boudin
Artist

Eugène Boudin

Eugène Louis Boudin (French: ; 12 July 1824 – 8 August 1898) was one of the first French landscape painters to paint outdoors.

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