Cathedral Notre-Dame

1824

Richard Parkes Bonington

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Richard Parkes Bonington

Artist, British, 1802 - 1828

The image shows a riverside scene with the Cathédrale Notre-Dame as the central focus. People and boats populate the river, and sailing ships are docked along the riverbank. Historic buildings line the riverbank, displaying various architectural styles. The cathedral's spires tower in the distance, emphasizing verticality. The artwork is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black with fine brushstrokes.

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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. 10, iii/iii

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