Beaulieu: The Bay of Fourmis

Eugène Boudin

Created:
Movement:
1892
Impressionism
key Notes:
Coastal Landscape, Atmospheric Light
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Dimensions:
21 5/8 x 35 1/2 in. (54.9 x 90.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Eugène Boudin: "Beaulieu: The Bay of Fourmis" (1892)

"Beaulieu: The Bay of Fourmis" is an exemplary work by Eugène Boudin, created in 1892 using oil on canvas. Boudin, a precursor to the Impressionist movement, is renowned for his plein air painting technique, capturing the transient effects of light and atmosphere. This painting reflects Boudin's fascination with coastal scenes, a subject he frequently explored throughout his career. His ability to depict the subtle interplay of light and water significantly influenced contemporaries, including Claude Monet. Boudin's work is celebrated for its contribution to the development of landscape painting in the late 19th century. The painting exemplifies Boudin's mastery in rendering the serene beauty of the French coastline, a theme that remained central to his artistic oeuvre.

Description of the work:

"Beaulieu: The Bay of Fourmis" by Eugène Boudin, created in 1892, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's Impressionist style, characterized by loose brushwork and a focus on capturing the transient effects of light and atmosphere. The artwork depicts a serene coastal scene in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France, highlighting Boudin's fascination with maritime subjects and his ability to convey the natural beauty of the French Riviera.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Beaulieu: The Bay of Fourmis