Richard Parkes Bonington

1802–1828

Richard Parkes Bonington, ‘A Scene on the French Coast’ c.1825
A Scene on the French Coast c.1825
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Biography

Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 – 23 September 1828) was an English Romantic landscape painter, who moved to France at the age of 14 and can also be considered as a French artist, and an intermediary bringing aspects of English style to France. Becoming, after his very early death, one of the most influential British artists of his time, the facility of his style was inspired by the old masters, yet was entirely modern in its application. His landscapes were mostly of coastal scenes, with a low horizon and large sky, showing a brilliant handling of light and atmosphere. He also painted small historical cabinet paintings in a freely-handled version of the troubadour style.

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Artworks

Richard Parkes Bonington, ‘A Scene on the French Coast’ c.1825

Richard Parkes Bonington A Scene on the French Coast

c.1825
T03857
Richard Parkes Bonington, ‘French Coast with Fishermen’ c.1824

Richard Parkes Bonington French Coast with Fishermen

c.1824
On display at Tate Britain part of Walk Through British Art T11900
Richard Parkes Bonington, ‘Venice: Ducal Palace with a Religious Procession’ exhibited 1828

Richard Parkes Bonington Venice: Ducal Palace with a Religious Procession

exhibited 1828
N05789
Richard Parkes Bonington, ‘The Grand Canal, Venice’ 1826

Richard Parkes Bonington The Grand Canal, Venice

1826
T00965
Richard Parkes Bonington, ‘Verona, Piazza dell’Erbe’ c.1826–7

Richard Parkes Bonington Verona, Piazza dell’Erbe

c.1826–7
View by appointment T08146
Richard Parkes Bonington, ‘A Distant View of St-Omer’ c.1824

Richard Parkes Bonington A Distant View of St-Omer

c.1824
N02664
Richard Parkes Bonington, ‘The Pont des Arts, Paris’ c.1826

Richard Parkes Bonington The Pont des Arts, Paris

c.1826
N06326
Richard Parkes Bonington, ‘View of the Piazzetta near the Square of St Mark, Venice’ 1827, exhibited 1828

Richard Parkes Bonington View of the Piazzetta near the Square of St Mark, Venice

1827, exhibited 1828
N00374
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