Sion with the ruins on Mount Tourbillon 1826

This is a pencil drawing created by Richard Parkes Bonington in 1826. It is a depiction of the ruins of the castle at Sion, Switzerland, perched on a cliff in the distance, with a small town situated below it. The drawing is made with delicate lines and soft shading, capturing the light and atmosphere of the scene. Bonington was a well-known English landscape artist who studied art in Paris and travelled widely, particularly in France and Italy, his drawings are often characterized by their romanticism and picturesque qualities. This drawing is a fine example of Bonington's artistic style, and is an important work of art for its historical significance and artistic merit.