Plougastel, Women Waiting for the Ferry 1870

This plein air painting by Eugène Boudin, "Plougastel, Women Waiting for the Ferry" (1870), showcases the artist's mastery of capturing the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere. The painting depicts a group of women patiently waiting on a sandy beach, likely for a ferry, as a hazy sky and the shimmering surface of the water create a sense of tranquility. Boudin's use of loose brushstrokes and a muted palette enhances the feeling of the sea breeze and the vastness of the landscape, capturing a typical scene from life in a coastal village.