Who painted Tomb of Messina?

Tomb of Messina was painted by Mary Altha Nims in 1804.

Where can I see Tomb of Messina?

Tomb of Messina is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Tomb of Messina?

Tomb of Messina is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Tomb of Messina

Mary Altha Nims , 1804

Tomb of Messina is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Mary Altha Nims. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Tomb of Messina is a drawing by Mary Altha Nims, created around 1804. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a simple, tall tower with a pointed top, accompanied by a smaller building with a cross on its roof, enclosed by a fenced area. The scene is characterized by its simplicity and lack of extraneous details.

Technique & Style

The drawing features a plain sky with subtle shading to convey depth. The fence is rendered with a repetitive pattern of X shapes, contributing to the overall flat and clean appearance of the scene.