Artwork
View near Sarzana, Val di Magra
View near Sarzana, Val di Magra is an unspecified painting by the British Romanticist artist Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
View near Sarzana, Val di Magra is a 1826 painting by Richard Parkes Bonington, an English artist active in France.
Technique & Style
Bonington's fluid brushwork and sensitive rendering of light are evident in the work. He combined technical skill with a modern approach, characteristic of his landscapes featuring broad skies and low horizons.
Context
The painting is representative of Bonington's frequent depiction of coastal scenes, showcasing his ability to capture atmosphere and mood.
Legacy
Despite his short career, cut short by his death at 25, Bonington's work had a significant impact on British art, influencing later artists with his unique blend of traditional technique and modern sensibility.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 – 23 September 1828) was an English Romantic landscape painter.
View in the Highlands
The Isle of Man
'My heart's in the Highlands'
Bowling
Boccadasse, Genoa with Monte Fasce in the background
Llyn Gader
The Eildon Hills and the Tweed
View of Loch Lomond (previously known as Shirrapburn Loch)
The Windings of the Forth (or The Forth near Alloa, Stirling in the distance)
Village of Lauris, in Vaucluse on the Banks of the River Durance
Keswick Lake
South Western View from Ben Lomond