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Église St. Sauveur, by Richard Parkes Bonington, ink, 1824

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Overview

Église St. Sauveur is a 1824 ink by Richard Parkes Bonington, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Richard Parkes Bonington
When & what style?
1824 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a large, ornate church with many people gathered in front of it. The church has a tall, pointed tower and intricate carvings on its facade. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and seem to be going about their daily business. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic style, with a focus on the textures and patterns of the church's architecture and the people's clothing. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet activity and everyday life. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Richard Parkes Bonington
Artist

Richard Parkes Bonington

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

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