Église St. Sauveur

1824

Richard Parkes Bonington

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Richard Parkes Bonington

Artist, British, 1802 - 1828

This image shows a street-level view of the Eglise St. Sauveur, featuring the intricate details of the Gothic architecture. The church is prominent, with elaborate stone carvings and tall arched windows reaching towards the sky. The focus is on the church facade and surrounding street activity, with detailed line work and a monochromatic color palette of varying shades of gray. People are gathered nearby, some conversing, indicating a busy street scene with makeshift stalls or shelters. Nearby buildings extend into the distance, suggesting a closely built urban environment.

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Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, VA; gift to Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; acquired by National Gallery of Art, 2015.

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Bibliography

1939

  • Curtis, Atherton. Catalogue de l'oeuvre lithographie et grave de R. P. Bonington. Paris: Paul Proute, 1939: no. 7, ii/ii

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