Women Fishing for Shrimp at Kerhor 1880

Eugène Boudin's "Women Fishing for Shrimp at Kerhor" (1880) depicts a group of women and children on a beach, likely in the artist's beloved Normandy. The scene is rendered in Boudin's signature loose and impressionistic style, characterized by quick brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the atmosphere of light and air. The painting, a hallmark of his plein air technique, captures the casual seaside life of the late 19th century, a popular theme in Boudin's works. This work, now part of a private collection, exemplifies Boudin's significant contribution to the development of Impressionism through his influential approach to landscape painting.