Eugene Boudin was a French painter born on 12 July 1824 in Honfleur, France. After his family moved to Le Havre in 1835, Boudin opened a stationary and picture frame shop, where he would meet Impressionist painters Jean-Francois Millet, Constant Troyon, and Thomas Couture. Encouraged by these artists, Boudin abandoned his shop and started painting full-time in 1846.
In 1850, Boudin earned a scholarship and traveled to Paris to study under Eugene Isabey while working as a commercial painter. Boudin debuted at the Paris Salon in 1859 and began to gain recognition, largely through the criticism of Charles Baudelaire. Boudin continued painting en Plein air as advised by his friend Johan Jongkind and became an influence on younger painters.
During the later period of his career, Boudin undertook several trips across Europe. He also won several awards for his works, including a bronze medal at the 1881 Paris Salon and a gold medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle. In 1892, Boudin received the honor of knightship of the Legion d’honneur. He died on 8 August 1898, leaving behind an indelible legacy.
What was Eugene Boudin Known For?
Eugene Boudin was known for painting landscapes and marine scenes with bold, expressive colors and accurate representations of the effects of natural light. Boudin was one of the first French landscape painters who adopted the Plein air technique. He was a master of depicting maritime scenes and the environment using oil paints.
Who was Eugene Boudin Influenced By?
Eugene Boudin was influenced by 17th-century Dutch masters and their works. Boudin fondly admired the art of the Old Dutch masters and their methods.
What Art Movement was Eugene Boudin Associated With?
Eugene Boudin was associated with the Impressionism art movement.
Eugene Boudin Artwork
Below are some of the artworks of Eugene Boudin
Harbour scene
The return of the boats
Deauville, the dock
Large sailing ship in port, Deauville
Antwerp, the head of the Flanders
Antwerp, the port
Approaching storm
Atlantic coast near Benerville
A fishing boat, Trouville
Barges on the canal at Saint-Valery- sur-Somme
Bathers on the beach, Trouville
Bathing time at Deauville
Beach at Trouville
Beach scene
Beach scene at Trouville
Beach scene, the yellow umbrella
Fisherwomen on the beach
Fisherwomen on the beach, low tide
Breton family by the fireplace
Breton pardon
Deauville harbour
All Eugene Boudin Artwork on Artchive
| Artwork Name | Year | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| La Plage de Trouville | c. 1865 | Oil on Canvas |
| Rivage de Portrieux (Cotes-du-Nord) | 1874 | Oil on Canvas |
