Crinolines and Cabins 1865

"Crinolines and Cabins" (1865) by Eugène Boudin (1824-1898) is a watercolor depicting a group of Parisians at the beach. The artist uses loose brushstrokes and washes of color to create a sense of movement and spontaneity. The figures are sketched in a rapid and impressionistic manner, capturing the fleeting moments of a summer day at the seaside. This painting exemplifies Boudin's mastery of the genre of plein air painting, which emphasizes capturing light and atmosphere directly from nature.