Artwork

La Place du Molard, Geneva

La Place du Molard, Geneva, by Richard Parkes Bonington, oil, 1825
La Place du Molard, Geneva, by Richard Parkes Bonington, oil, 1825

La Place du Molard, Geneva is an oil painting by Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

La Place du Molard, Geneva is an oil painting created by Richard Parkes Bonington around 1825. It depicts a city square in Geneva, showcasing the artist's ability to capture urban scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows La Place du Molard, with a large building at its center and people going about their daily activities. The scene is characterized by a cloudy gray sky and the play of light on the buildings and figures.

Technique & Style

Bonington's use of oil paint is marked by a fluid technique that creates depth and contrast through chiaroscuro. The painting's attention to detail, such as the texture of windows and shutters, adds to its visual richness.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Bonington, an English painter with a career largely based in France, was known for his landscapes and urban scenes that blended traditional influences with modern sensibilities.

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.