Richard Parkes Bonington
(1802-1828)

Died aged 25

Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 – 23 September 1828) was an English Romantic landscape painter, who moved to France at the age of 14 and can also be considered as a French artist, and an intermediary bringing aspects of English style to France. Becoming, after his early death, one of the most influential British artists of his time, the facility of his style was inspired by the old masters, yet was entirely modern in its application. His landscapes were mostly of coastal scenes, with a low horizon and large sky, showing a brilliant handling of light and atmosphere. He also painted small historical cabinet paintings in a freely-handled version of the troubadour style.

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Commemorated on 1 plaque

'In this house was born 26 October 1802 Richard Parkes Bonington Artist'

79 High Street, Arnold, United Kingdom where they was born (1802)