Eve Repentant

1887

Anna Massey Lea Merritt

Associated Names
Anna Massey Lea Merritt

Artist, American, 1844 - 1930

The image shows a nude person seated on the ground with their knees to their chest, arms around their legs, and head resting on their knees. They have long, wavy hair, subtle facial features, and are positioned against a textured vertical surface resembling a tree trunk with foliage overhead. An apple lies near their feet, and they hold another apple in one hand. The background consists of detailed leaves and branches in a shaded area, suggesting an outdoor setting. In the lower right corner, there is a small sketch of two birds near foliage.

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Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Copyright 1887, by C. Klackner, 17 E. 17th St. N.Y." in plate, upper left corner; "3088" stamped in blue ink, lower left corner, margin "injured" in pencil, lower right corner, margin.
Signed: "Anna Lea Merritt" in pencil, lower left corner

Wikidata ID

Q76549404

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