Vue general de l'Église de l'Abbaye de Tournus

1825

Richard Parkes Bonington

Associated Names
Richard Parkes Bonington

Artist, British, 1802 - 1828

Gottfried Engelmann

Printer, French, 1788 - 1839

The image depicts a street-level view looking towards a grand abbey-like structure. The horizon line is low, just above a bustling scene of people. The church's intricate architectural details are shown, with elaborate windows and arches. The scene has a monochrome color palette, predominantly in shades of grey and black. Figures are engaged in various activities in the foreground, adding a human element. In the distance, the church's high steeples stand out against a softly textured sky.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1939

  • Curtis, Atherton. Catalogue de l'oeuvre lithographie et grave de R. P. Bonington. Paris: Paul Proute, 1939, no. 22


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