Landscape with Sunset 1885

Eugène Boudin's "Landscape with Sunset" (1885) is a captivating watercolor that showcases his mastery of capturing the fleeting beauty of nature. The work depicts a serene countryside scene, with a distant village nestled amidst rolling hills. The sky, ablaze with the hues of a setting sun, dominates the composition, while delicate brushstrokes render the landscape with a sense of immediacy and informality. Boudin, a key figure in the development of Impressionism, is celebrated for his plein-air sketches, which often featured the seaside and the effects of light and atmosphere. This work, housed in the Musée d'Orsay, exemplifies Boudin's characteristic style, blurring the lines between sketch and finished painting.