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The Beach at Trouville, by Eugène Boudin, oil, 1892

The Beach at Trouville

Eugène Boudin

1892

oil

panel

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

The Beach at Trouville is a 1892 oil by Eugène Boudin, a Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Eugène Boudin
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows a bustling beach scene. People are gathered on the sand, some sitting under colorful umbrellas, while others stand or walk around. The sky above is light and airy. In the foreground, a woman in a dark blue dress and hat sits on a chair, reading a book. Nearby, a child in a white dress plays on the sand. The atmosphere is lively, with people enjoying the sunny day. The artist's use of light colors and loose brushstrokes creates a sense of movement and energy in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, check out 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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