1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery
Eve Tempted is a 1892 oil by George Frederic Watts, a Symbolism work, held at National Gallery.
The painting depicts a woman, Eve, standing in a lush garden surrounded by foliage and flowers. She is shown from the waist up, with her right arm reaching up to an apple hanging from a tree branch. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand resting on her hip. Eve's face is turned slightly to her right, and her eyes are cast downward, as if lost in thought. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which complements the earthy tones of Eve's skin and the foliage. The painting's use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
George Frederic Watts (23 February 1817 – 1 July 1904) was a British painter and sculptor associated with the Symbolist movement.
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