Sun-Shades, Trouville

Eugène Boudin, 1869

This watercolor painting depicts a beach scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned just above the midway line of the painting, where the sea meets the sky. Loose brushstrokes create a casual, impressionistic feeling, especially in the sky and water. The color palette is soft and muted, dominated by light browns, blues, and sandy tones, with pops of color from the beachgoers' umbrellas. Figures are shown seated with umbrellas and a dog lies on the beach. More figures are enjoying the seaside in the distance. The background blends softly where the sky and sea meet.
Artist
Eugène Boudin
Date
1869
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite
Dimensions
12.5 × 19.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This watercolor painting depicts a beach scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned just above the midway line of the painting, where the sea meets the sky. Loose brushstrokes create a casual, impressionistic feeling, especially in the sky and water. The color palette is soft and muted, dominated by light browns, blues, and sandy tones, with pops of color from the beachgoers' umbrellas. Figures are shown seated with umbrellas and a dog lies on the beach. More figures are enjoying the seaside in the distance. The background blends softly where the sky and sea meet.

Eugène Boudin