“Market Day at Trouville, Normandy” is an oil painting by Eugene Boudin created in 1878, reflecting the Impressionist movement. The artwork measures 46.5 x 36.5 cm and is classified as a genre painting. It depicts a bustling market scene and is housed in a private collection.
The artwork captures a lively market atmosphere in Trouville, a town in Normandy, France. In this vibrant scene, the central focus is the market with merchants and townspeople mingling under a large, open-sided pavilion. The palette consists of a range of muted tones with splashes of brighter colors, a characteristic of the Impressionist style that Boudin was associated with.
In the foreground, figures are depicted going about their daily business with several people in conversation, a small group clustered around a stall, and a couple of dogs roaming freely. The background features a row of town buildings with facades painted in various shades under a clouded sky, enhancing the feel of a typical day in a Norman coastal town. The brushwork is loose, capturing the light and movement that is indicative of Impressionist paintings.
