Who painted Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus?

Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus was painted by Richard Parkes Bonington in 1825.

Where can I see Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus?

Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus?

Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus

Richard Parkes Bonington , 1825

Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus is a 1825 lithograph by Richard Parkes Bonington, an artist known for blending English and French influences in his work.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the Abbey Church of Tournus, with its stone structure and towers set against a broad sky, and people in 19th-century attire gathered in the foreground.

Technique & Style

Characterized by delicate tonal contrasts and an emphasis on light and atmosphere, the lithograph showcases Bonington's Romantic style, achieved through detailed lines and a predominantly gray and brown color palette.

Context

This work is associated with the Romantic movement, which emphasized the emotional and expressive qualities of landscape and architectural subjects.