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Quentin Durward at Liege, Belgium, 1827-28 (oil on canvas)
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Quentin Durward at Liege, Belgium, 1827-28 (oil on canvas)
3744420 Quentin Durward at Liege, Belgium, 1827-28 (oil on canvas) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); 63x51.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info.: Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Walter Scott, first published in 1823, about a Scottish archer in service of French King Louis XI (1423-1483). ); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23619730
© Nottingham City Museums & Galleries / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases Richard Parkes Bonington's masterpiece, "Quentin Durward at Liege, Belgium, 1827-28". The oil on canvas painting measures 63x51.5 cm and is housed in the Nottingham City Museums and Galleries at Nottingham Castle. The artwork depicts a bustling street scene in Liege during the fifteenth century. A group of men engaged in a fierce brawl dominates the foreground, their medieval weapons raised high as they clash amidst a rabble of onlookers. This chaotic scene perfectly captures the historical essence portrayed in Walter Scott's renowned novel, "Quentin Durward". Scott's novel revolves around Quentin Durward, a Scottish archer who serves King Louis XI of France (1423-1483). As viewers gaze upon this painting, they are transported back to that era when knights roamed the streets and chivalry was put to test. Bonington skillfully brings this literary masterpiece to life through his meticulous brushstrokes and attention to detail. Every figure within the composition exudes energy and intensity, while architectural elements add depth and context to the narrative. This remarkable piece not only celebrates Bonington's artistic prowess but also pays homage to Scott's timeless tale. It serves as a visual reminder of an era long gone by – where honor clashed with treachery on cobbled streets – inviting us into an immersive historical experience captured forever on canvas.
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