EXHIBITION: THE FATHER OF IMPRESSIONISM
Many of Paris’ art enthusiasts are aware of Eugene Boudin’s existence, mainly because they would have seen a number of his creations from time-to-time in various exhibitions at many of the city’s museums.
However, for the first time, the Marmottan Museum has brought together more than 200 of his paintings from different museums as well as private collections. What a delight it is spending an entire day watching such vibrant scenes of magnificent beaches, rising waves, swaying boats and flying sea birds under clouded skies!
Unlike so many other well-known artists of his own era, Boudin (1824-1898) began painting at a relatively advanced age, nevertheless creating more than 4,000 works during his lifetime. A........
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