Corvette russe dans le port du Havre
1887 Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Agen
About this artwork
This oil painting on canvas depicts a Russian corvette anchored in the harbor of Le Havre, capturing the atmospheric conditions and maritime activity of the late 19th-century port.
Did you know?
Eugène Boudin was often called 'King of the Skies' by his contemporaries, including his student Claude Monet. This work exemplifies his lifelong fascination with the shifting light and maritime atmosphere of the Normandy coast, which remained the primary inspiration for his impressionistic landscapes throughout his career.
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Corvette russe dans le port du Havre
Didier Descouens, 1887
