Claude Thienon

Claude Thienon was a graphic artist active during the early nineteenth century, with documented work spanning a narrow period between 1812 and 1817. Thienon specialized in the production of prints, focusing largely on topographical views of historical and architectural significance, particularly subjects associated with Italy and classical antiquity.

The artist’s known output consists primarily of scenic renderings that reflect the era’s fascination with classical ruin and picturesque landscapes. Among the documented compositions held in museum collections are Baths of Diocletian, Rome and Ruins of the Commanding Post of the Order of Malta, Clisson. Other notable works confirm this focus on celebrated European sites, including View From the Banks of the Teverone, View From the Second Terrace of the Villa d'est at Tivoli, and View of a Convent on the Site of the House of Horace. These Claude Thienon prints provide visual records of major Roman monuments and surrounding scenery.

A core group of eleven prints by the artist is represented in major institutions, establishing Thienon's verifiable presence in art historical discourse. His work is included in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Due to the early date of the artist’s activity, these works are typically found in the public domain, allowing for the widespread dissemination of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for research and study.