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Adam and Eve in the Garden with Two Sheep and Two Doves, by British 18th Century, graphite, 1784

Adam and Eve in the Garden with Two Sheep and Two Doves

British 18th Century

1784

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Adam and Eve in the Garden with Two Sheep and Two Doves is a 1784 graphite by British 18th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
British 18th Century
When & what style?
1784 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Adam and Eve in the Garden, surrounded by two sheep and two doves. The figures and animals are drawn in gray and brown ink on a red background. The scene is intricate, with many curved lines and shapes that fill the space. The overall effect is one of harmony and balance, with all the elements working together to create a sense of peace. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of British 18th Century
Artist

British 18th Century

This artist left small, precise pictures from 18th-century Britain—buildings, faces, and landscapes etched or drawn in ink and chalk.

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