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The Creation of Eve, by Joseph Coiny, 1850

The Creation of Eve

Joseph Coiny

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Creation of Eve is a 1850 by Joseph Coiny, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Joseph Coiny
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a scene with three figures. In the center, a woman with long hair is crouched and reaching out with both hands. To her right, an older man with a long beard and wearing a robe is standing and holding up his right hand. On the left side of the painting, a man is sitting with his head resting on his right arm, which is propped up against a large piece of coral. The woman is nude, while the other two figures are clothed. The background of the painting is a simple landscape with hills and a plain sky. The overall mood of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. The artist of this painting is Coiny, Joseph.

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