Le Parc Cordier in Trouville
- Original dimensions
- 620 x 510 cm
- Museum
- National Art Museum of Catalonia
- Year
- 1880
Scene depicted
Le Parc Cordier reveals itself as a true haven of peace, where couples stroll peacefully, surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle scent of the sea. Through his canvas , Boudin immerses us in this tranquil atmosphere, where light dances on the leaves, and each character seems to blend into this living painting.
Historical context
Artwork : Le Parc Cordier in Trouville |BRK| Artist : Eugène Boudin |BRK| Year : 1880 |BRK| Museum : National Art Museum of Catalonia |BRK| Dimensions : 620 x 510 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a pivotal period in Boudin’s career, revealing his pioneering genius in Impressionism . Comparing it with other works such as “La Plage à Trouville” and “Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe,” we better understand the evolution of his artistic sensitivity.
Anecdote
“Nature calls me, I cannot resist its call.” This quote from Eugène Boudin summarizes the magical moment when he was inspired by Trouville’s morning glow. One morning, the sweet scent of flowers and the gentle murmur of the waves led him to immortalize this lively scene in his pictorial work .