1825
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
La Place du Molard, Geneva is a 1825 oil by Richard Parkes Bonington, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The image shows a painting of a city square, La Place du Molard, Geneva. In the center, a large building with a brown roof and white walls dominates the scene. People are scattered throughout the square, some standing and others walking. The sky above is cloudy and gray. A few details catch the eye. A person in the foreground wears a hat and carries a large object on their back. Another figure walks away from the viewer, carrying a basket. The buildings surrounding the square have windows and shutters, adding texture to the scene. This painting showcases the artist's skill with oil paint, using techniques like chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast. If you're interested in learning more about this style, look into chiaroscuro.
Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 – 23 September 1828) was an English Romantic landscape painter.
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