A Fish-market near Boulogne by Richard Parkes Bonington. A bustling coastal fish market on a sandy beach under a luminous, hazy sky filled with sailing vessels and people in period attire.

A Fish-market near Boulogne

Richard Parkes Bonington

1824 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This 1824 oil painting by Richard Parkes Bonington captures the atmospheric bustle of a French fish market at the water's edge.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Office
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
Color notes
Soft cream, Soft sage, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1824, this evocative work by Richard Parkes Bonington depicts a lively fish market near Boulogne. Bathed in a soft, golden haze, the scene expertly balances the industrious activity of the fishermen and buyers with the serene, expansive quality of the coastal sky and sea.