Laundresses on the Banks of the Touques 1887

"Laundresses on the Banks of the Touques" (1887) by Eugène Boudin depicts a group of women washing clothes on the banks of a river. The scene is rendered in Boudin's signature style, with loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the light and atmosphere of the moment. The work is a prime example of Boudin's interest in depicting everyday life in coastal towns and is considered to be a precursor to Impressionism. The work, now in a private collection, showcases the artist's mastery of depicting the natural world, capturing the soft colors of the sky and the reflections in the water.