Who painted Vue de Ruines, à Tindare?

Vue de Ruines, à Tindare was painted by Thales Fielding in 1815.

Where can I see Vue de Ruines, à Tindare?

Vue de Ruines, à Tindare is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Vue de Ruines, à Tindare?

Vue de Ruines, à Tindare is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Vue de Ruines, à Tindare?

Museum-quality prints of Vue de Ruines, à Tindare are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Vue de Ruines, à Tindare

Thales Fielding , 1815

Vue de Ruines, à Tindare is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Thales Fielding. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Peint par Deroi d'apres l'esquisse de Mr. Le Cte de Forbin; lower center in plate: VUE DE RUINES A TINDARE; lower right in plate: Gravé par Thales Fielding

About this work

Overview

Vue de Ruines, à Tindare is a color aquatint print created by Thales Fielding in 1815, depicting a serene landscape of ancient stone ruins.

Subject & Meaning

The print portrays a deserted, weathered archaeological site, featuring crumbling walls and columns bathed in soft, gentle light, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation and the passage of time.

Technique & Style

Fielding employed the aquatint technique to achieve subtle, line-less tonal variations, capturing soft shadows and hazy effects. The work is printed on wove paper, which adds a tactile, textured quality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1815, the print is part of Thales Fielding's oeuvre. Notable examples of his work can be found at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.