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The Beach at Trouville, by Eugène Boudin, oil, 1873

The Beach at Trouville

Eugène Boudin

1873

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Beach at Trouville is a 1873 oil by Eugène Boudin, a Impressionism work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Eugène Boudin
When & what style?
1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a lively beach scene, with a group of people gathered on the shore. The crowd is dressed in formal attire, with women wearing long dresses and men sporting suits and hats. The atmosphere appears to be one of leisure and socializing. In the foreground, the sandy beach stretches out, while the background features a serene body of water under a cloudy sky. The overall mood of the painting is one of relaxation and enjoyment. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, consider looking 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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