19th Century

Richard Parkes Bonington

Born 1802 Died 1828 Works span 1811–1828

A Fleeting Brilliance: The Life and Art of Richard Parkes Bonington Richard Parkes Bonington, a name that resonates with a poignant sense of unrealized potential within the annals of Romantic painting, remains an artist whose brief career cast a long shadow across both British and French artistic landscapes. Born on October 25th, 1802, in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England, his path to recognition was uniquely shaped by a blend of famil…

dated works

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1811

first work

1828

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Richard Parkes Bonington's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Richard Parkes Bonington's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

Richard Parkes Bonington

1802 – 1828

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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