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Les Salinieres near Trouville, by Richard Parkes Bonington, unspecified, 1827

Les Salinieres near Trouville

Richard Parkes Bonington

1827

unspecified

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

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Overview

Les Salinieres near Trouville is a 1827 unspecified by Richard Parkes Bonington, a British Romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Richard Parkes Bonington
When & what style?
1827 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a large body of water, possibly a lake or sea, in the background. The water's edge is lined with trees and grassy areas, and there are a few boats on the water. In the foreground, there's a sandy beach with some vegetation and what appears to be a fence or a barrier of some kind. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and tranquility. The use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes adds to the peaceful ambiance of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.

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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