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Low Tide at Boulogne, by Richard Parkes Bonington, unspecified, 1824

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Low Tide at Boulogne is a 1824 unspecified by Richard Parkes Bonington, a British Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Richard Parkes Bonington
When & what style?
1824 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

This painting depicts a serene seaside scene, with a group of people gathered on the shore. The sky above is a soft blend of grays and whites, with a few wispy clouds scattered across it. In the foreground, several figures are seated or standing near the water's edge, while a few boats are visible in the distance. The artist has used a range of earthy tones to capture the mood of the scene, from the warm browns of the shore to the cool grays of the sea. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The National Gallery of Victoria is home to many beautiful works of art, including this painting by Richard Parkes Bonington.

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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