Richard Parkes Bonington

OctRichard Parkes Bonington was born on October 25, 1802, in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England.¹

Bonington 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.¹

In 1817, Bonington moved with his family to Calais, France, where he took painting lessons.¹

In 1818, the Bonington family moved to Paris, where he met and became friends with Eugène Delacroix.¹

Bonington first exhibited his works at the Paris Salon in 1822.¹

At the Paris Salon of 1824, Bonington won a gold medal along with John Constable and others.¹

SepRichard Parkes Bonington died in London on September 23, 1828, at the age of 25.¹