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Edinburgh from St. Anthony Chapel, by Richard Parkes Bonington, 1826

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Overview

Edinburgh from St. Anthony Chapel is a 1826 by Richard Parkes Bonington, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Richard Parkes Bonington
When & what style?
1826 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a city in the distance. The city is surrounded by hills and mountains, with a few buildings and towers visible. In the foreground, there are some trees and rocks, with a few people and animals scattered about. The painting is done in a romantic style, with soft colors and gentle brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, with the city in the distance adding a sense of depth and scale to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into 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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