Historic Spanish Record of the Conquest, South Side of Inscription Rock, N.M., No. 3

1873

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Inscription

Dominant colour

Historic Spanish Record of the Conquest, South Side of Inscription Rock, N.M., No. 3 is a 1873 by Timothy H. O'Sullivan, a Impressionism work, depicting Inscription, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Timothy H. O'Sullivan
When & what style?: 1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows an old rock with Spanish writing on it. The rock is in New Mexico, and the writing is a record of something that happened a long time ago. It's interesting because it's a historical document that's also a work of art. You can learn more about this kind of photography by looking at the work of artist: Timothy H. O'Sullivan (American, 1840–1882).