Who painted Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux?

Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux was painted by Richard Parkes Bonington in 1824.

Where can I see Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux?

Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux?

Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux

Richard Parkes Bonington , 1824

Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The details show how the church was once grand but is now falling apart.

This old church looks half-collapsed. Two arched doorways sit empty, their stone frames worn. A man crouches near the front, maybe fixing something. Two women stand nearby, talking. The walls are rough, with patches of moss and cracks. The whole scene feels quiet and forgotten.

The artist drew it in 1824, when people still visited ruins like this. The details show how the church was once grand but is now falling apart.

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Overview

Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux is a 1824 lithograph by Richard Parkes Bonington, an English artist who worked primarily in France. The print depicts a church in Evreux, France.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph shows the Eglise de Saint-Taurin in a state of disrepair, with worn stonework, moss, and cracks. Figures are present, including a man working and two women conversing, amidst the church's decay, conveying a sense of neglect and abandonment.

Technique & Style

Bonington's work is characterized by a light-filled approach, influenced by old masters, yet distinctly modern. His skill in lithography and watercolor is evident in the atmospheric rendering of the church's worn facade and surroundings.

History & Provenance

Created in 1824, this lithograph was produced during Bonington's brief career, which was cut short by his death at the age of 25. The work reflects the artist's interest in capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in his subjects.