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.

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.

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.