This artwork is certified by Wally F. Galleries New York, April 1971

Boudin's paintings focus on the changing moods and atmospheric effects of the sea. He often painted outdoors, capturing the light and colours of the great outdoors. He is also interested in the daily life of fishermen and sailors who live and work on the coast. In 1858, Boudin met Claude Monet, who would become one of the key figures of the Impressionist movement. Monet credits Boudin with teaching him the importance of painting outdoors and capturing the ephemeral effects of light and colour.

Eugène Boudin always loved the pastel technique, quick and dense, but difficult to execute since there is no possibility of repentance – Honfleur Museum, France – https://www.musees-honfleur.fr/collections/16-collections/43 -eugene-boudin-les-pastels.html

In his notebook, Boudin wrote: “Observe well and draw from nature everything that is possible. Light especially! Look for its radiance, the fulguration, condense it, pursue it in its heat." — Eugène Boudin (Artist's notebook, 1887). Quote from the Honfleur Museum