The Fisherman, Low Tide 1863

"The Fisherman, Low Tide" by Eugène Boudin, painted in 1863, captures a tranquil moment on a beach. The work features a lone fisherman standing on the shore, his back to the viewer, as he tends to his nets. The scene is dominated by a vast expanse of sky and water, with a distant coastline visible in the background. The soft brushstrokes and delicate color palette create a sense of peace and serenity. Boudin's expertise in depicting the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere is evident in the painting, a hallmark of his "plein air" style. This work is a fine example of French Impressionism, a movement that emphasized the immediacy of the moment and the subjective experience of nature.