1871
oil
panel
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
The jetty and lighthouse at Honfleur is a 1871 oil by Eugène Boudin, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting depicts a serene scene of a jetty and lighthouse at Honfleur. The composition features a prominent lighthouse on the left, with a few people standing on the jetty in the foreground. The sky above is filled with thick, grey clouds, which are reflected in the water below. In the distance, a small boat can be seen on the water, adding to the sense of tranquility. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up "chiaroscuro".
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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