On the Beach 1863

Eugène Boudin's "On the Beach" (1863) is a pastel on paper depicting a lively beach scene with a group of figures enjoying the French coast. The light and airy atmosphere of the artwork is characteristic of Boudin's plein air style, which captured the fleeting effects of light and weather. The work, housed in the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, is a testament to Boudin's pioneering role in the development of Impressionism, influencing artists like Claude Monet.