Plougastel, the Ferry Passage 1870

"Plougastel, the Ferry Passage" is an 1870 painting by Eugène Boudin, a renowned French artist known for his plein air seascapes. The artwork, now in a private collection, depicts a serene coastal scene with boats beached on a sandy shore. The distant horizon features several ships sailing on a calm body of water, highlighted by a clear blue sky with wispy white clouds. The use of loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors evokes the immediacy and light of an outdoor setting, characteristic of Boudin's signature style.