Honfleur

Date: 19th century
Medium: oil on board
Location: private collection

The image shows a harbour scene with a focus on a body of water. A steamboat with dark smoke coming out of the chimney is standing by the dock where there is an outhouse and several boats with people. In the background on the right, two wind powered sailboats can be seen sailing in the water. One of the sailboats has white sails set. The horizon is dominated by a blue sky with a few clouds, and the white building on the left edge of the picture adds contrast to the scene.

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Boudin painted picture Honfleur in 19th century. Prevailing color of this fine art print is blue and its shape is landscape. This art piece is located in a private collection This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Eugene Boudin (1824-1898). One of the first French landscape artists. He especially painted seascapes. His work with pastels gained admiration for its beauty and efficiency. In Paris, Boudin was friends with Monet and participated in Impressionist exhibitions. He himself received several Salon awards. His growing reputation enabled him to travel and paint abroad.