Creation of Eve, from Wells Cathedral

published 1829

Maria Denman after John Flaxman

Associated Names
Maria Denman

Artist, British, active 1812

John Flaxman

Artist After, British, 1755 - 1826

The image displays two human figures, with a third figure partially shown. The central figure is reclining with one arm outstretched, rising from the second figure's side. This figure has a short hairstyle and softly rendered features, unclothed with textured shading emphasizing form. The third figure on the left stands upright, dressed in long, flowing garments with pleats or folds. This figure has longer hair and faces the reclining figure with an outstretched hand. The background features a shaded circular form contrasting with the lighter foreground. Text in the lower portion identifies the scene as "Creation of Eve — Wells Cathedral," with signatures by M. Derman and C. Hullmandel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph [published state]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.2 × 16.8 cm (9 15/16 × 6 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1681

  • Series Title

    Flaxman's "Lectures on Sculpture:" pl.2


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032421

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