Richard Parkes Bonington François Alexandre Pernot
Richard Parkes Bonington and François Alexandre Pernot are represented in institutional collections primarily through their collaborative print work, documented between 1826 and 1828. Six prints from their period of activity are currently represented in museum holdings.
The artists' work is preserved in major American institutions, establishing their credibility in the field of historical documentation and visual arts. Collections holding their work include the Art Institute of Chicago and the National Gallery of Art.
Notable titles from the body of work attributed to Richard Parkes Bonington and François Alexandre Pernot include Chateau d'Argyle, Chateau de Bothwell, Edimbourg vu de la Chapelle Saint-Antoine, Lac Lomond, and Lac de Killin. These works offer insight into 19th-century topographical representation, focusing on architectural and landscape views. The existence of these works as high-quality prints in major collections ensures their preservation.
Given their activity in the late 1820s, their prints often capture romantic architectural details and atmospheric natural scenes characteristic of the period. Today, these historical records are sometimes available as downloadable artwork or royalty-free images for research and scholarly purposes through public domain initiatives.