Richard Parkes BoningtonInghilterra, 1802–1828Sunset: A Sketch
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A group of trees on the left and right of the painting frame the golden sun, reflected in the river, as it sets. Sunset appears to be based on a French location that was adapted to the landscape that Bonington saw on his visit to Italy in 1826. The tranquil mood and the feathery reflection of the trees in the water recall a similar treatment used by Turner in his scenes of the river Thames from the 1820’s. Bonington probably first became aware of the work of Turner during his visit to London in 1825.
The painting came into John Sheepshanks’ collection from that of George Cooke, who had himself collaborated with Turner on a number of engraving projects. It was left by Sheepshanks as part of his bequest to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1857.
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Nella vita di Richard Parkes Bonington
Tutta la vita1818
The family moves to Paris
The family moved to Paris to open a lace shop there.
1822
First works at the Paris Salon
His first two Normandy watercolours were shown at the Paris Salon of 1822.
1824
Wins a gold medal at the Paris Salon
He won a gold medal at the Paris Salon, together with John Constable and Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding.
1826
British Institution exhibition makes his name in England
The works he showed at the British Institution included “French Coast with Fisherman”. The exhibition established his reputation in his native England, where he had previously been largely unknown.
1828
Tuberculosis worsens: back to London for treatment
His lung disease worsened and his parents sent him back to London for treatment. He died there of tuberculosis, aged twenty-five, at 29 Tottenham Street.
23 settembre 1828
Died
