Artwork

Lac Lomond

Lac Lomond, by Richard Parkes Bonington, ink, 1826
Lac Lomond, by Richard Parkes Bonington, ink, 1826

Lac Lomond 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

Lac Lomond is a 1826 lithograph by Richard Parkes Bonington, an English artist who worked primarily in France and blended elements of both artistic traditions.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Loch Lomond, a Scottish lake, with a serene landscape of water, rocky hills, and snow-capped mountains, capturing the interplay of natural elements.

Technique & Style

Bonington employed a sketchy style to convey the mood of the scene, utilizing the lithography technique to achieve a range of tonal values and atmospheric effects.

History & Provenance

Created during a period when Bonington's technical skill and atmospheric effects were highly influential, this work reflects his reputation for luminous landscapes and refined handling of light.

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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