Artwork
La Place du Molard, Geneva

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
Artist
Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 – 23 September 1828) was an English Romantic landscape painter.



















