On the Jetty
1869-1870 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This oil painting on wood depicts a social gathering on a wooden pier overlooking the sea, captured with a loose, atmospheric brushwork characteristic of the period. It exemplifies the artist's focus on beach scenes in coastal Normandy.
Did you know?
Eugène Boudin was a crucial mentor to Claude Monet, famously encouraging the young artist to paint outdoors and capture the fleeting effects of light and weather. Boudin’s fascination with the 'seaside life' of Normandy's fashionable resorts helped pave the way for the Impressionist movement's focus on everyday leisure and natural atmosphere.
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On the Jetty
Eugène Boudin, 1869-1870
