Cathedral of Notre Dame and Market Place at Caudebec-en-Caux

Richard Parkes Bonington

Created:
Movement:
1822
Romanticism
key Notes:
Light and Atmosphere.
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Dimensions:
25 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (64.1 x 81.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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Cathedral of Notre Dame and Market Place at Caudebec-en-Caux by Richard Parkes Bonington

The painting "Cathedral of Notre Dame and Market Place at Caudebec-en-Caux," created in 1822 by Richard Parkes Bonington, exemplifies the artist's adept use of oil on canvas to capture the interplay of light and architecture. Bonington, a prominent figure in the Romantic movement, is celebrated for his ability to blend the precision of architectural detail with the atmospheric effects of light and shadow. This work reflects his fascination with the picturesque qualities of French landscapes and urban scenes, a theme prevalent in his oeuvre. Bonington's career, though tragically brief due to his untimely death at the age of 25, left a significant impact on both British and French art, influencing contemporaries and later artists alike. His ability to convey mood and atmosphere through his landscapes and cityscapes contributed to the development of plein air painting techniques. The painting remains a testament to Bonington's skill in capturing the essence of a locale, merging the grandeur of Gothic architecture with the vibrancy of daily life.

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Cathedral of Notre Dame and Market Place at Caudebec-en-Caux by Richard Parkes Bonington

Created in 1822, Richard Parkes Bonington's "Cathedral of Notre Dame and Market Place at Caudebec-en-Caux" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's mastery of light and atmospheric effects, characteristic of the Romantic style. The artwork captures the bustling market scene set against the backdrop of the Gothic architecture of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Caudebec-en-Caux, France.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Cathedral of Notre Dame and Market Place at Caudebec-en-Caux