Francois Alexandre Pernot

French, 1793 - 1865

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The image shows a rocky shoreline with a figure resting close to us, sheltered under a small overhang with vegetation. A calm lake extends out towards rolling hills and distant mountains on the horizon, around the upper third of the image. The sky meets the land with clouds filling the upper portion, casting light and shadow on the mountains and water. The artwork is executed in a lithographic style, with detailed rocks and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on shades of gray for shadow and light. A small boat with sails is on the lake, adding scale and tranquility to the scene.
Richard Parkes Bonington, Lac Lomond, 1826, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1975.34.62

Lac Lomond

Richard Parkes Bonington · 1826 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.34.62

The image displays a landscape with a horizon line, a lake, hills or mountains in the distance, two figures sitting on logs, uneven terrain, rocks, and a tree with sparse foliage. It is rendered in a lithograph style with fine lines and stippling for texture and shading. The color palette consists of black, white, and gray.
Richard Parkes Bonington, Lac de Killin, 1826, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1975.34.63

Lac de Killin

Richard Parkes Bonington · 1826 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.34.63

The image shows a viewpoint from ground level in a forested area. A person is walking among rocks and trees with sparse foliage. In the background, there is a castle silhouetted against a sky transitioning from dark to light. The painting features detailed brushstrokes for depth and realism, using a monochromatic color palette of gray tones to create a tranquil atmosphere. The sky occupies the top portion of the image, while the land below contains the ruins and trees.
Richard Parkes Bonington, Chateau de Bothwell, 1826, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1975.34.61

Chateau de Bothwell

Richard Parkes Bonington · 1826 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.34.61

The image shows a landscape with a large building labeled as "Château d'Argyle" in the distance, surrounded by trees. A mountainous hill with a small structure on top is visible on the horizon against a cloudy sky. The scene appears to be depicted in an etching or engraving style with detailed textures and a monochromatic color scheme of gray and sepia. A body of water with reflections is in the foreground, bordered by foliage and bare trees on the right.
Richard Parkes Bonington, Chateau d'Argyle, 1826, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.53.2

Chateau d'Argyle

Richard Parkes Bonington · 1826 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.53.2

The image displays an elevated view of a rocky terrain overlooking a valley towards a cityscape. The horizon is positioned two-thirds up the composition with cloudy textures dominating the sky. A tower-like structure is visible on a distant hilltop. In the foreground, figures engage with the landscape, and a cow stands on a patch of grass. The style is characterized by detailed line work, typical of a lithograph, depicting rocky textures and architectural elements. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black for depth and perspective, giving a historical appearance.
Richard Parkes Bonington, Edimbourg vu de la Chapelle Saint-Antoine, 1826, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1975.34.64

Edimbourg vu de la Chapelle Saint-Antoine

Richard Parkes Bonington · 1826 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.34.64