Village by a River
The Met
Artist: Eugène Boudin(French, Honfleur 1824–1898 Deauville)
Date: probably 1867
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 14 x 23 in. (35.6 x 58.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Arthur J. Neumark, 1959
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A village along a river under a cloudy sky, with boats reflecting on the water
Detailed Description
The painting presents a wide, horizontal landscape view of a village situated along a river under a predominantly cloudy sky. The upper half of the canvas is dominated by a vast expanse of grey and white clouds, with hints of lighter blue sky visible in patches, particularly towards the upper right. Below the sky, a line of green and brown hills, dotted with trees, forms the horizon. The village itself occupies the middle ground, featuring numerous houses with dark, sloped roofs and light-colored walls, clustered along the riverbank. The architecture appears varied, with some buildings having more prominent gables or darker sections. The lower half of the painting depicts the calm, dark surface of the river, which reflects the sky, the village, and the boats upon it. The reflections are somewhat blurred. On the left side of the river, a prominent sailboat with two reddish-brown, rectangular sails is visible, its reflection clearly rendered below. Further to the right, other smaller boats are scattered, including a rowboat on the far right with two small figures, one appearing to be rowing. The overall color palette is muted, featuring various shades of grey, blue, green, and brown, with the reddish-brown sails providing a warm contrast. Visible brushstrokes throughout the scene create a textured surface.
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