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Rouen:  Entrée de la Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais du Justice, by Richard Parkes Bonington, 1824

Rouen: Entrée de la Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais du Justice

Richard Parkes Bonington

1824

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Rouen: Entrée de la Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais du Justice is a 1824 by Richard Parkes Bonington, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

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

About this work

In this painting, we see a large stone building with tall spires and ornate details. People are gathered in front of the building, some standing and others sitting. The scene is set in a city, with other buildings visible in the background. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The building is depicted in shades of gray and brown, while the people are shown in more vibrant colors. The overall effect is one of grandeur and importance. This painting is part of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, look up Romanticism.

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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