Richard Parkes Bonington
1802–1828 · English · 27 artworks
Romanticismatmospheric perspectivewatercolor washesbroken colorcoastal sceneshistorical genre painting
artist bio
Richard Parkes Bonington was an influential English Romantic landscape painter, particularly known for his watercolors and coastal scenes. His innovative approach to light and atmosphere significantly impacted French landscape painting and the development of Impressionism.
what you'll learn
Studying Bonington's work allows students to understand the transition from Romanticism to Impressionism, focusing on capturing fleeting moments and atmospheric effects. Students can learn about watercolor techniques and the importance of light in creating mood and depth.
related: Eugene Delacroix, John Constable
27 artworks
The Adriatic Coast
1826
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Lake Lugano
1826
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Venice. The Grand Canal.
1827
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Piazza San Marco, Venice
1827
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The Undercliff
1828
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Rouen
1825
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A Cutter and other Ships in a Strong Breeze
1827
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On the Coast of Picardy
1826
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Sunset in the Pays de Caux
1828
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The Rialto, Venice
1826
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Front view of the Cathedral
1822
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View of Venice
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French River Scene with Fishing Boats
1824
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Corso Sant'Anastasia, Verona, with the Palace of Prince Maffei
1826
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A Venetian Scene
1828
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Lake Brientz and Interlaken
1826
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St. Mark's Column in Venice
1827
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Venice Grand Canal, Sunset
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Water Basin at Versailles
1826
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Charles V visits Francis I after the Battle of Pavia
1827
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Landscape near Quilleboeuf
1825
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Les Salinieres by Trouville
1826
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Francis I and the Duchess of Etampes
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Henri III and Don Juan of Austria
1828
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Abbey of St. Berlin, near St. Omer
1823
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Boats by the Normandy Shore
1823
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Scene in Normandy
1823
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