Artwork

Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l'ancienne France, Normandie: Tour aux archives à Vernon

Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l'ancienne France, Normandie: Tour aux archives à Vernon is a print by the Romanticist artist Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1942.1005
Credit line: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection

About this work

Overview

Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l'ancienne France, Normandie: Tour aux archives à Vernon is a print created by Richard Parkes Bonington in 1824. It showcases the artist's skill in capturing a serene and historically rich scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tower near Vernon, Normandy, surrounded by a few buildings and trees, conveying a sense of tranquility and historical significance. The tower, identified as holding archives, reflects the era's interest in preserving the past.

Technique & Style

Bonington's work is characterized by a fluid technique and effective use of light, blending English and French influences. This style contributed to the Romantic movement's focus on evoking mood and atmosphere in landscape painting.

History & Provenance

The print is part of a series documenting picturesque and romantic aspects of old France. It is now held by The Cleveland Museum of Art, providing a resource for studying similar works from the period.