La Rivière Morte à Deauville (The Dead River at Deauville) by Eugène Louis Boudin
Description:
"La Rivière Morte à Deauville" (The Dead River at Deauville), painted by Eugène Louis Boudin in the late 19th century, depicts a quiet and atmospheric scene along the banks of a river in Deauville, a fashionable seaside resort in Normandy, France. Eugène Louis Boudin, born in 1824 in Honfleur, was a pioneering plein air painter who greatly influenced the Impressionist movement. Boudin is renowned for his ability to capture the transient effects of light and weather, particularly in his depictions of the French coastline and harbor scenes.
In "La Rivière Morte à Deauville," Boudin captures the calm waters of the river, known as "La Rivière Morte," a small and often still waterway near Deauville. The painting features a subdued palette of blues, greens, and grays that conveys the stillness of the river and the soft reflections of the sky and landscape on its surface. Boudin’s delicate brushwork and attention to atmospheric details create a sense of quiet contemplation and tranquility. The scene reflects Boudin’s interest in capturing the beauty of everyday life and natural surroundings, emphasizing the peaceful, almost melancholic mood of a quiet riverside setting in Deauville.
Details:
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Location and Date Created: Deauville, Normandy, France, late 19th century.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: La Rivière Morte à Deauville (The Dead River at Deauville) by Eugène Louis Boudin.
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Artwork Style: Early Impressionism; plein air painting.
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Subject/Topic: A serene depiction of the "Dead River" in Deauville, focusing on the calm waters and the subtle effects of light and atmosphere.