The Dimission of Adan and Eve
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Dimission of Adan and Eve is a 1850 by Moses Haughton, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows three naked figures in a dark, dramatic scene. A man and woman stand close together in the foreground, their bodies turned slightly away. Behind them, a floating figure with wings hovers, holding something long and curved. The lighting is sharp, making the figures stand out against the dark background. The print uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth. Notice how the figures’ muscles and curves are clearly defined while the background stays shadowy. Look up chiaroscuro to learn more about this lighting technique.
A print on paper titled *The Dimission of Adam and Eve* by Moses Haughton, created in 1850, reproduces Henry Fuseli's earlier composition. The work depicts the biblical scene of Adam and Eve's departure from the Garden of Eden. The engraving translates Fuseli's original design into a graphic medium, preserving the dramatic composition for wider circulation.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Moses Haughton’s engravings feel like stills from a play where the actors forgot to leave the stage.
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