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Eugene Boudin
The Regatta, ca 1859
Boudin was the son of a mariner from the town on Honfleur, and scenes of the harbor were among his favorite subjects. Paintings such as this one reveal his careful study of the ships as well as the character of seaside light and air. By combining a luminous palette with animated brushwork and glimpses of contemporary life, Boudin anticipated the work of the Impressionists. |