Artwork

Edimbourg vu de la Chapelle Saint-Antoine

Edimbourg vu de la Chapelle Saint-Antoine, by Richard Parkes Bonington, ink, 1826
Edimbourg vu de la Chapelle Saint-Antoine, by Richard Parkes Bonington, ink, 1826

Edimbourg vu de la Chapelle Saint-Antoine is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Edimbourg vu de la Chapelle Saint-Antoine is a lithograph created by Richard Parkes Bonington in 1826, capturing a serene view of Edinburgh from a specific chapel's vantage point.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a cityscape with a rocky hill, a gathering around a fire in the foreground, and the city's architecture in the background, conveying a sense of quiet, everyday life amidst urban and natural elements.

Technique & Style

Bonington's characteristic blend of English and French Romantic landscape techniques is evident in the muted color palette, delicate light and shadow play, and the emphasis on atmosphere and depth.

History & Provenance

Created in 1826 by British-born, France-based artist Richard Parkes Bonington, this work reflects his signature style, which often featured elevated or coastal views with expansive skies.

Context

This lithograph is situated within early 19th-century European Romanticism, characterized by its focus on light, atmosphere, and the interplay between natural and urban landscapes.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of this piece are not highlighted, it contributes to Bonington's recognized influence in blending stylistic approaches between English and French Romantic art movements.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Richard Parkes Bonington

Artist

Richard Parkes Bonington

Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 – 23 September 1828) was an English Romantic landscape painter.

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