Quentin Durward and the Disguised Louis XI (recto); Study of male figure (verso) 1825 - 1826

"Quentin Durward and the Disguised Louis XI (recto); Study of male figure (verso)" is a watercolor drawing by the English Romantic artist Richard Parkes Bonington. This small artwork, depicting a scene from Sir Walter Scott's novel *Quentin Durward*, showcases Bonington's talent for capturing the essence of historical settings and characters. The drawing features three figures: the titular character Quentin Durward, the disguised King Louis XI, and a nobleman. Bonington's loose, painterly style and attention to detail create a sense of realism, while the dramatic composition adds a sense of urgency to the scene. The recto is a preparatory drawing for a larger oil painting that was never finished. The verso, which is a study of a male figure, showcases Bonington's skill in figure drawing.