Richard Parkes Bonington
1802
—
1828
England
Richard Parkes Bonington (England, 1802–1828) was a prominent landscape and marine painter born in Nottingham and died in Paris.
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Romanticism
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Richard Parkes Bonington was an English painter born in 1802 and active until his untimely death in 1828. He was a prominent figure in the Romanticism movement, known for his landscape and marine paintings that captured the effects of light and atmosphere. Bonington studied in Paris and was influenced by the works of Eugène Delacroix and the Barbizon School. His innovative approach to watercolor and oil painting significantly impacted the development of landscape painting in the 19th century. Despite his brief career, Bonington's work has been celebrated for its lyrical quality and technical skill, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world.
