Thomas Jones
1742–1803 · Welsh · 22 artworks
Romanticismatmospheric perspectivesimplified formsdirect observationoil sketching en plein airuse of color to convey mood
artist bio
Thomas Jones was a Welsh landscape painter known for his innovative and expressive depictions of nature, particularly his oil sketches of skies and buildings in Italy. He bridged the gap between the topographical tradition and a more subjective, Romantic approach to landscape painting, influencing later artists with his fresh and direct observation.
what you'll learn
Studying Jones' work allows students to explore the transition from topographical painting to Romantic landscape, focusing on direct observation and capturing transient atmospheric effects. Students can learn about simplification of form and the use of color to convey mood and light.
related: John Constable, Caspar David Friedrich
22 artworks
The Bard
1774
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The Outskirts of London. A View Looking towards Queen Square
1786
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The Grotto at Posillipo
1872
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The Bay of Naples
1782
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Classical Landscape with a River
1794
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A Cavern near Saint Agnese without the Porta Pia
1778
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Carneddau Mountains from Pencerrig
1776
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Field near Pencerrig
1776
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View of Castel Gandolfo
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A Hilltop, Naples
1782
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Scene near Naples
1783
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Mount Vesuvius from Torre dell’Annunziata near Naples
1783
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Ruined Buildings, Naples
1782
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Ariccia, Buildings on the Edge of the Town
1777
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Naples. Buildings on a Cliff Top
1782
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In the Road to Santa Maria de’Monti, near Naples. Morning
1781
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Naples. The Capella Nuova outside the Porta di Chiaja
1782
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Buildings in Naples with the North-East Side
1782
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Coast Scene with Approaching Storm
1771
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On the Road from Albano to Rome
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View of Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill
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Buildings in Naples
1782
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