Tomb of Aaron, Summit of Mount Horeb
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Tomb of Aaron, Summit of Mount Horeb is a 1839 by David Roberts, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This scene shows a group of people gathered near a rocky cliff and a simple tomb. Some stand in robes, others kneel or lean on sticks, while one person lies on the ground. The background has jagged mountains, and the colors are mostly muted browns and grays, with a few brighter touches like red and blue clothing. The title says this is the "Tomb of Aaron" on Mount Horeb, a quiet spot in a rugged landscape. The artist made the rocky cliffs look dramatic, almost like a stage for this moment. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.
