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Trouville-Deauville – Low Tide, by Eugène Boudin, oil, 1899

Trouville-Deauville – Low Tide

Eugène Boudin

1899

oil

panel

From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Trouville-Deauville – Low Tide is a 1899 oil by Eugène Boudin, held at Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

Who painted this?
Eugène Boudin
When & what style?
1899
Where can I see it?
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene coastal scene, with a low tide exposing the beach and a few boats in the shallow water. The sky above is cloudy and grey, with a subtle hint of blue peeking through the clouds. In the foreground, a small boat is grounded on the beach, its hull partially buried in the sand. The surrounding area is dotted with a few people, some of whom are engaged in activities such as fishing or simply enjoying the scenery. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and calmness, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the coastal scene. For more information on the artist's use of light and color, explore the work of 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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