Adam and Eve (Adam og Eva)

1915

Edvard Munch

Associated Names
Edvard Munch

Artist, Norwegian, 1863 - 1944

This is a drawing of two figures standing in a natural setting. The image is rendered in black ink with a strong use of lines and cross-hatching to create depth and texture. On the left, a figure is shown in a slightly relaxed pose, with hands in pockets, dressed in a coat and flat cap. To the right, another figure stands with a long stick, dressed in a long skirt and a hat, looking towards the first figure. The scene is framed by trees and foliage, with intricate detailing in the background that gives a sense of movement to the setting. The lines used in this drawing show a dynamic interaction between the figures and their environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Epstein Family Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut to platemark): 23.7 × 37.2 cm (9 5/16 × 14 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.161.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Woll 2012, no. 500


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Blomqvist Kunsthandel, Oslo, 14 May 2013, lot 103; to the Epstein Family Collection, Washington; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2001

  • Woll, Gerd. Edvard Munch: The Complete Graphic Works. New York, 2001: no. 500

Inscriptions

None.

Markings

"E L S" [Lionel and Sally Epstein] verso, brown stamped ink, stamped twice.

Watermarks

None.


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