The Trouville Jetty 1867

Eugène Boudin's "The Trouville Jetty" (1867) depicts the bustling activity of the Trouville-sur-Mer harbor in Normandy, France. The painting showcases Boudin's masterful use of light and color, capturing the soft, diffuse light of a cloudy day. The composition focuses on a group of figures gathered on the jetty, watching boats navigate the waters, creating a sense of anticipation and movement. The painting exemplifies Boudin's signature "plein air" style, where he captured the fleeting moments of nature and daily life with an immediacy and spontaneity that influenced the development of Impressionism.