The port Portrieux at low tide 1874

"The Port Portrieux at Low Tide" (1874), by Eugène Boudin, is a serene landscape depicting the harbor at low tide. The painting is characterized by a pale, muted palette and loose brushstrokes, capturing the atmospheric light of the French coast. The composition emphasizes the expanse of the harbor, with a few small figures and boats scattered across the receding water. Boudin was a master of plein air painting, and his work is notable for its attention to the effects of light and atmosphere. The painting is currently housed in the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire in Geneva, Switzerland.