Who painted Croix de Moulin-les-Planches?

Croix de Moulin-les-Planches was painted by Richard Parkes Bonington in 1827.

Where can I see Croix de Moulin-les-Planches?

Croix de Moulin-les-Planches is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Croix de Moulin-les-Planches?

Croix de Moulin-les-Planches is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Croix de Moulin-les-Planches

Richard Parkes Bonington , 1827

Croix de Moulin-les-Planches is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Croix de Moulin-les-Planches is a 1827 lithograph on chine collé paper by Richard Parkes Bonington, an English artist who worked primarily in France.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a village scene centered on a tall stone cross, with people and animals gathered around it, set against a backdrop of a church, trees, and hillside buildings.

Technique & Style

Bonington employed a sketchy, rapid style in the lithograph, capturing the scene with a sense of immediacy. The use of chine collé, a technique involving the application of a thin paper to a heavier support, allowed for delicate tonal variations.

History & Provenance

Bonington created the work after relocating to France at the age of 14, reflecting his role as a bridge between English and French artistic traditions.