Artwork

Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l'ancienne France, Normandie: Rue du Gros Horloge, Rouen

Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l'ancienne France, Normandie: Rue du Gros Horloge, Rouen is a print by the Romanticist artist Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This print, 'Rue du Gros Horloge, Rouen', is part of a series documenting historic French towns.

About this work

Overview

This print, 'Rue du Gros Horloge, Rouen', is part of a series documenting historic French towns. Created in 1824 by Richard Parkes Bonington, it showcases his skill in capturing urban scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a bustling street in Rouen, lined with tall buildings and terminating in a clock tower. Figures engage in various activities, conveying a sense of everyday life in a historic setting.

Technique & Style

Bonington's fluid technique and attention to light are evident in the print. His style reflects his exposure to both English and French artistic traditions, characteristic of Romanticism's emphasis on atmosphere and detail.

History & Provenance

The print is part of 'Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l'ancienne France', a series documenting old French towns. Bonington, an English artist based in France, was influenced by and contributed to the exchange between English and French artistic traditions.