Laundresses on the Banks of the river 1873

Eugène Boudin's "Laundresses on the Banks of the River" (1873) is a plein air painting that depicts a scene of daily life in the French countryside. The artist captures the soft light of a cloudy day as it washes over the banks of a river and a group of laundresses working in its shallows. The use of loose brushstrokes and a limited color palette, with blues and grays dominating, contribute to the tranquil atmosphere of the scene. This painting is a fine example of Boudin's ability to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere in his landscapes, which greatly influenced the Impressionist movement.