Eugène BOUDIN (1824 - 1898). ( Attributed). - Lot 197

Eugène BOUDIN (1824 - 1898). ( Attributed). Marine studies Two black pencil drawings Circular stamp lower right. Various annotations. Dimensions: 10 x 15 cm. (Accidents and small stains) Eugène Boudin (1824-1898) was a French painter, considered one of the precursors of Impressionism, particularly renowned for his mastery of light and skies. Born in Honfleur, he began his career in commerce before devoting himself to painting, influenced by artists such as Eugène Isabey and Jean-François Millet. Boudin is best known for his landscapes of Normandy beaches, notably Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur, where he captures atmospheric nuances with great finesse. His plein-air technique, and his ability to capture light and changing skies, inspired artists like Claude Monet. Although he did not enjoy great success during his lifetime, he did receive late recognition, including a gold medal at the 1889 Universal Exhibition and the Légion d'honneur in 1892. Boudin's legacy is immense, with over 4,500 works, and he is recognized today as a master of Impressionism. His works can be found in many museums around the world.