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Jacques Lindon

American, died 2003

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This painting shows a harbor with sailing ships displaying countless colorful flags. The ships stretch across the painting horizontally, floating on clear, reflective water. They don't appear to have any sails up, but their tall brown masts support rows of flags stretching from the highest point all the way to the deck. The water reflects the flags, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. The color palette includes light blues and whites in the sky, contrasted by the vivid red, yellow, black, white, and blue of the flags on the ships. The brushstrokes are loose and visible, creating a sense of movement.
Eugène Boudin, Yacht Basin at Trouville-Deauville, probably 1895/1896, oil on wood, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection, 1970.17.16

Yacht Basin at Trouville-Deauville

Eugène Boudin · probably 1895/1896 · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  1970.17.16

This painting depicts a sandy beach under a vast, light blue sky. The horizon is in the center of the painting where the blue sky blends into the blue water. In the center of the painting, a group of women are on the beach, some standing and some seated. The women have light skin and wear clothing in shades of brown, dark blue, and red. They all wear headscarves covering their hair, mostly white except for one that is dark blue. Some of the women carry baskets, while others set them on the sandy ground. In the background, there are faint shapes near the shoreline created by small daubs of paint that suggest other people. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible, especially those that create the shapes of the women. Small details are suggested with dashes and dots of paint instead of being shown clearly.
Eugène Boudin, Women on the Beach at Berck, 1881, oil on wood, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection, 1970.17.15

Women on the Beach at Berck

Eugène Boudin · 1881 · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  1970.17.15