Four Women at Trouville

Eugène Boudin, 1865

This is a painting of several figures dressed in flowing garments. The painting utilizes a soft, muted color palette consisting primarily of blues, grays, and a touch of red, applied in a loose and fluid style. The sweeping lines and shapes create a sense of flowing motion among the figures. The background is minimal, allowing the focus to remain on the elegant drapery and form of the garments.
Artist
Eugène Boudin
Date
1865
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 11.3 × 15.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of several figures dressed in flowing garments. The painting utilizes a soft, muted color palette consisting primarily of blues, grays, and a touch of red, applied in a loose and fluid style. The sweeping lines and shapes create a sense of flowing motion among the figures. The background is minimal, allowing the focus to remain on the elegant drapery and form of the garments.

Eugène Boudin