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.

Can I buy a print of Tomb of Messina?

Museum-quality prints of Tomb of Messina are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

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.

Accession no.: 1934.128
Credit line: Gift of Richard Seymour Bayham

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.