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Richard Parkes Bonington — The Remonstrance: An old woman admonishing two children
Richard Parkes Bonington

The Remonstrance: An old woman admonishing two children

Richard Parkes Bonington's 'The Remonstrance: An old woman admonishing two children' is a watercolor over pencil heightened with gouache and gum arabic. This narrative scene demonstrates Bonington's skill in figure composition and emotional expression. The work showcases his mastery of watercolor technique and storytelling.

Medium
watercolor over pencil, heightened with gouache and gum arabic

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Collector, Dealer, Connoisseur: The Vision of Richard L. Feigen

October 18, 2021

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 41

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Richard Parkes Bonington, The Remonstrance: An old woman admonishing two children

Richard Parkes Bonington's 'The Remonstrance: An old woman admonishing two children' is a watercolor over pencil heightened with gouache and gum arabic. This narrative scene demonstrates Bonington's skill in figure composition and emotional expression. The work showcases his mastery of watercolor technique and storytelling.

Medium
watercolor over pencil, heightened with gouache and gum arabic
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Watercolor, Monochrome, 19th Century, Whimsical, Narrative, Children, British, Figurative, Gouache, Romantic

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Collected by

Cleveland Museum of Art