Student Artwork Guide

Name Class Date

David Tindle, High Room (1989). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist: David Tindle artsdot.com/en/artists/david-tindle/
Artist’s dates: 1932 –
Painted: 1989
Original size: 60 x 80 cm

Copyright This work is treated as still under copyright. David Tindle was born in 1932 and has no recorded death date; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

High Room — David Tindle

How big is it?

The original measures 60 × 80 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When was this painted?

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Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span, counting 0 from birth.

Painted when the artist was 57. 0 of the 4 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

▲ this work, 1989 every dated painting, decade by decade

Compare with

Saucepan and Milk Bottle artsdot.com/en/art/david-tindle-saucepan-and-milk-bottle-AQUGJW-en/
The Relationship artsdot.com/en/art/david-tindle-the-relationship-AQUGJN-en/
Night Walk, 1984 artsdot.com/en/art/david-tindle-night-walk-1984-AQUGJS-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Celadon #b9bdb4

Catalogued palette

#B9BDB4
#9EA69D
#718381
#859797

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Palette: Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
Main colour name: Celadon
Intensity: Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Serene How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Where in the world is this painting looked at?

under 1%
1–3%
3–8%
8–20%
20% and over

This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by David Tindle over the last twelve months — 1 countries in all. Where these figures come from

The ten leading countries

1 United States of America 100.0%200 visits

Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

The 3 most looked-at works by David Tindle

1 Dr Thomas Bewley, CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (1984–1987), 1989 66.7%200 visits
2 Shell Site, South Bank, London 33.3%100 visits
— High Room, 1989 this painting 0.0%0 visits

Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 11 works by this artist, of which 2 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

Artist

David Tindle

David Tindle: A Master of Quiet Realism

David Tindle (born April 29, 1932) is a British painter renowned for his meticulous egg tempera paintings that capture subtle nuances of light and atmosphere—a testament to the enduring legacy of Renaissance artistic principles. His work explores landscapes imbued with contemplative stillness, offering viewers glimpses into moments of profound beauty and understated emotion.

Early Life & Education

Tindle’s formative years were spent in Oxford, where he pursued his passion for drawing and painting at Magdalen College School and subsequently excelled at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art. This rigorous academic foundation instilled within him an unwavering dedication to observation and technical mastery—qualities that would define his artistic practice throughout his career.

The Egg Tempera Technique: Precision & Luminosity

Tindle’s distinctive style hinges upon the egg tempera medium, a technique dating back centuries. Unlike oil paints, egg tempera employs pigments mixed with yolk and albumen to create translucent washes of color that build up layer by layer. This painstaking process demands exceptional patience and precision, resulting in images characterized by remarkable luminosity and textural detail—capturing the very essence of light itself. He meticulously recreates scenes from rural England, reflecting a deep appreciation for the natural world and its transformative power.

Notable Works & Artistic Influences

Among Tindle’s celebrated paintings are “Night Walk,” depicting a serene moonlit landscape bathed in silvery hues; “Justin Gosling,” portraying a portrait imbued with quiet dignity; and “Saucepan and Milk Bottle,” capturing an ordinary domestic tableau rendered with extraordinary sensitivity. His artistic vision draws inspiration from the Romantic painters of his era, particularly Constable and Turner, who championed the depiction of landscapes as vehicles for emotional expression—a tradition Tindle skillfully upholds in his own oeuvre. Furthermore, he acknowledges the influence of Flemish Renaissance masters like Gerard David and Jan van Eyck, whose mastery of detail and atmospheric perspective served as models for generations of artists.

Legacy & Recognition

David Tindle’s unwavering commitment to artistic excellence has garnered him considerable acclaim within the art world. He was elected a Royal Academician in 1982—a prestigious honor bestowed upon artists recognized for their contributions to British culture—solidifying his position as one of Britain's foremost realist painters. His paintings continue to resonate with audiences today, embodying the timeless beauty and contemplative spirit of Renaissance artistry.

Further Exploration

To delve deeper into David Tindle’s artistic journey, explore these resources:

Wikipedia

Art UK

Where to read more

The artist David Tindle artsdot.com/en/artists/david-tindle/
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Find this online

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Cite this artwork

MLA: Tindle, David. High Room. 1989, https://artsdot.com/en/art/david-tindle-high-room-AQUGJE-en/
APA: Tindle, David (1989). High Room [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/en/art/david-tindle-high-room-AQUGJE-en/
Chicago: David Tindle. High Room. 1989. https://artsdot.com/en/art/david-tindle-high-room-AQUGJE-en/
Harvard: Tindle, David (1989) High Room. Available at: https://artsdot.com/en/art/david-tindle-high-room-AQUGJE-en/

High Room — David Tindle

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Saucepan and Milk Bottle, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
David Tindle was about 57 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

Questions & Answers

Can I order an oil reproduction of "High Room"?

You can order a hand-painted reproduction of "High Room" by David Tindle directly on its Hand-Painted Reproduction page: a hand-painted oil reproduction on linen canvas, made to order.

What is the luminance of "High Room" by David Tindle?

The colors of "High Room" show a bright balance luminance.

Can the image of "High Room" by David Tindle be freely reproduced?

"High Room" by David Tindle is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.