The artist we consider, today, might rightly be called both English and French. #RichardParkesBonington was born near Nottingham in a town called Arnold. He worked watercolours and oils and was a very fine illustrator. He learned his watercolour technique from his father and displayed his works as early as the age of eleven. Bonington moved with his family to France, where he studied under Francois, Francia, Antoin-Jean, and Bsron Gros. He became a close friend of Eugene Delacroix. He travelled around France, Italy, and England, painting in oil and watercolours. He produced lithographs and numerous sketches of his tours. Delacroix died at the age of 25, becoming after his death, one of the most influential and respected British artists of his time. His style was influenced by the old masters but presented thru a new modern interpretation.

I have a small drawing by Bonington in my collection. A scene displaying the interior of a church crowded with onlookers. I am not sure exactly what scene they are watching occur.