Original Tempera Painting by David Tindle RA (British, b. 1932)

£1,400.00

This quietly captivating tempera painting by Royal Academician David Tindle (b.1932) is titled Charles and signed and dated 2006. Known for his dreamlike, introspective style, Tindle’s work blends traditional Renaissance techniques with an unmistakably modern sensibility. The piece is presented framed and ready to hang, accompanied by a bespoke transport crate from Cadogan Tate.

About the Artist: David Tindle RA

David Tindle RA is a prominent British painter celebrated for his delicate and detailed approach to figuration. Born in Huddersfield in 1932, Tindle began his studies at Coventry School of Art at the age of 15. His early talent quickly drew attention, and by the 1950s he was exhibiting at the prestigious Piccadilly Gallery, London.

Tindle's career flourished with solo and group shows at institutions including the Whitechapel Gallery, Serpentine Gallery, and The Royal Academy of Arts. His work is held in major public collections such as:

  • Tate Britain

  • The Victoria & Albert Museum

  • British Museum

  • Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

  • Arts Council Collection

Details of the Artwork

  • Signed, titled ‘Charles’ and dated ‘06

  • Dimensions Framed: 31cm x 26cm | Unframed: 25cm x 20cm

  • Tempera on canvas

  • This original tempera work is in excellent condition.

  • Framed professionally and supplied with its own Cadogan Tate crate bespoke to the piece, it is ready for secure shipping and immediate display.

This quietly captivating tempera painting by Royal Academician David Tindle (b.1932) is titled Charles and signed and dated 2006. Known for his dreamlike, introspective style, Tindle’s work blends traditional Renaissance techniques with an unmistakably modern sensibility. The piece is presented framed and ready to hang, accompanied by a bespoke transport crate from Cadogan Tate.

About the Artist: David Tindle RA

David Tindle RA is a prominent British painter celebrated for his delicate and detailed approach to figuration. Born in Huddersfield in 1932, Tindle began his studies at Coventry School of Art at the age of 15. His early talent quickly drew attention, and by the 1950s he was exhibiting at the prestigious Piccadilly Gallery, London.

Tindle's career flourished with solo and group shows at institutions including the Whitechapel Gallery, Serpentine Gallery, and The Royal Academy of Arts. His work is held in major public collections such as:

  • Tate Britain

  • The Victoria & Albert Museum

  • British Museum

  • Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

  • Arts Council Collection

Details of the Artwork

  • Signed, titled ‘Charles’ and dated ‘06

  • Dimensions Framed: 31cm x 26cm | Unframed: 25cm x 20cm

  • Tempera on canvas

  • This original tempera work is in excellent condition.

  • Framed professionally and supplied with its own Cadogan Tate crate bespoke to the piece, it is ready for secure shipping and immediate display.

Academic and Professional Life

Tindle’s influence extends beyond his painting. From 1959 to 1972, he taught at Hornsey College of Art and later served as a tutor at the Royal College of Art. Between 1985 and 1998, he was appointed Ruskin Master of Drawing at Oxford University’s Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art—a position previously held by the likes of John Ruskin and Percy Horton.

Artistic Circles and Influences

Throughout his career, David Tindle formed meaningful friendships with key figures in British post-war art. His early London years saw him in contact with Lucian Freud—whose psychological realism echoed in Tindle’s intimate portraiture—and with John Minton and Keith Vaughan, both of whom admired his technical precision and nuanced palette. These relationships helped shape his lifelong interest in capturing emotional depth through restrained composition.

Delivery and Sustainability

  • Free UK delivery

  • International delivery available at cost.

  • Packaged using only environmentally friendly materials

  • Local collection and viewings by appointment in Bristol

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