Artwork
Processie in Verona
Processie in Verona is an oil painting by Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Overview
Processie in Verona is an oil painting by Richard Parkes Bonington, created in 1801. It is an early work by the artist, who was just a child at the time.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a procession in a street in Verona, Italy, with a monk in a red robe standing out among the crowd. The scene is set against a backdrop of tall buildings and a prominent tower.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting, demonstrating an early engagement with capturing urban landscapes and effects of light.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum. Bonington later moved to France at the age of 14 and developed a reputation for his landscapes, particularly coastal scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 – 23 September 1828) was an English Romantic landscape painter.
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