Who painted Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier)?

Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier) was painted by Albert Besnard in 1892.

Where can I see Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier)?

Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier)?

Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier)?

Museum-quality prints of Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier)

Albert Besnard , 1892

Eve before the Apple Tree (Eve de dos devant le pommier) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Albert Besnard. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in plate: ABesnard; lower right within plate mark in graphite: ABesnard; lower right in plate: EVE; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: G. 101 ii/ii
Markings: Marked:None.

About this work

Overview

Eve before the Apple Tree is an etching on laid paper created by Albert Besnard in 1892.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman standing in a field of tall grass, facing a tree with twisting branches, her loose hair and back visible. The title 'Eve' suggests a biblical reference, linking the subject to the story of Eve and the forbidden fruit.

Technique & Style

The etching features light, scratchy lines, evoking the effect of quick pencil strokes. The textured paper is characteristic of traditional printmaking techniques.

History & Provenance

The artist signed the work 'Besnard' in the corner and titled it 'Eve' at the bottom, indicating its authenticity and providing context for the subject.