Les Crinolines 1867

"Les Crinolines" (1867) by Eugène Boudin captures a moment of Parisian life on a beach. The scene features a group of fashionable figures, identified by their billowing crinolines and parasols, gathered by the water’s edge. Boudin, known for his depictions of seaside life, uses loose brushstrokes and soft washes of watercolor to convey the light and airy atmosphere of the setting. This work exemplifies Boudin’s keen observation of the everyday scenes of his time, and his ability to capture the transient beauty of nature.