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View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme

Eugène Boudin

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a harbor scene with a large body of water in the foreground. The water is calm, reflecting the sky above, and has a shoreline on the left side with grass and rocks. A line of trees runs along the left side of the painting. In the background, several ships and boats are docked in the harbor, with masts and rigging visible. The sky is cloudy, with large white clouds scattered across a blue background. Buildings are visible in the distance, behind the harbor. The overall atmosphere suggests a daytime setting with overcast conditions.

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1252 × 893 px
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