Le port de Bordeaux, vu du quai de Bacalan 1874

Eugène Boudin's 1874 oil painting *Le port de Bordeaux, vu du quai de Bacalan*, depicts a tranquil scene of the harbor at Bordeaux, France. The piece is a prime example of Boudin's signature style of plein air painting, as he captures the soft light and atmosphere of the setting sun over the water. The presence of ships and a small boat adds a sense of movement and activity to the otherwise still composition, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. Boudin, a pioneer of Impressionism, is known for his masterful use of color and light, which he employs to create a realistic and atmospheric portrayal of the harbor at Bordeaux.