Who painted The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland?

The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland was painted by Richard Parkes Bonington in 1824.

Where can I see The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland?

The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland?

The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland?

Museum-quality prints of The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland

Richard Parkes Bonington , 1824

The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Bridge of St.

About this work

Overview

The Bridge of St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland is a 1824 watercolour by Richard Parkes Bonington, depicting a serene river scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a stone bridge spanning a river, with figures and animals on the bank, and a large house on a hill in the background. The tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of grazing sheep and a conversing couple under a tree.

Technique & Style

Bonington employed soft colours and loose brushstrokes to convey a sense of peacefulness, balancing the old, rugged bridge with lively human and animal activity.