The Proposal (recto); Unfinished drawing of a horse and rider (verso)
1820
graphite
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1820
graphite
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting, "The Proposal," depicts a woman in a white dress standing in a room with a man kneeling beside her. The woman holds a pink object, possibly a fan or a piece of fabric, while the man looks up at her with an expression of devotion. The room's background is a warm, earthy tone, with hints of blue and brown. In the background, a portrait hangs on the wall, adding a sense of depth and context to the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of intimacy and quiet emotion, inviting the viewer to ponder the story behind the proposal. To explore more works by Richard Parkes Bonington, visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
