Louis-Eugène BOUDIN (1824-1898) - Market Scene (study)

Artist: Louis-Eugène Boudin (1824–1898)
Title: Market scene with figures in traditional dress
Technique: Watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
• Work: 11 cm x 7.3 cm
• Frame (included): 26 cm x 22 cm
Signature: Present lower right
Estimated date: Late 19th century
Provenance: Private collection
Description:
This delicate watercolor depicts a group of figures in traditional dress, probably Breton, evoking a market scene or popular gathering. The work is characteristic of the style of Louis-Eugène Boudin, known for his scenes of everyday life in the open air, his luminous skies, and his pre-Impressionist approach to landscape and the human figure. The drawing is free and fluid, emphasized by subtle touches of watercolor in a soft palette. The scene exudes a sense of spontaneity and ethnographic truth.
Framing:
The work is presented in an antique, rustic-style carved wooden frame compatible with the work. It is protected by a gray mat.
Authenticity:
The work bears a signature identifiable as that of Louis-Eugène Boudin. It is consistent with his techniques, themes, and stylistic treatment. All elements are consistent with the work of an artist recognized as a precursor of Impressionism.