Marée Basse c. 1888 - 1895

"Marée Basse" (Low Tide), created between 1888 and 1895, exemplifies the Impressionist style of Eugène Boudin, a renowned French painter. This evocative work captures a coastal scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes and a hazy atmosphere, characteristic of Boudin's plein air approach. The depiction of boats grounded on the receding tide and figures gathered on the shore provides a sense of tranquility and the passing of time. Boudin's masterful use of light and color, particularly in the sky and water, creates a luminous and atmospheric effect, inviting the viewer to experience the beauty of the natural world.