The Tomb of Madame Langhans
1786
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1786
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Tomb of Madame Langhans is a 1786 ink by Christian von Mechel, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a tall, narrow scene carved into stone. A draped female figure stands upright, holding a crown above her head. Below her, a broken column lies on the ground, and a skull rests nearby. The background has swirling patterns and a shield with a star and skull. The etching mixes smooth lines with rough textures, like the folds in the fabric. The crown and shield hint at death and memory. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these detailed prints.
