The Expulsion from Eden

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, anni Ottanta del Settecento?

The image shows intricate, curling lines and spiral shapes on a red background. In the upper left, there are three figures resembling classical sculptures. Two figures are being guided by a winged figure, moving through tree-like motifs. Below, there are swirling lines and a snake-like creature.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Datazione
anni Ottanta del Settecento?
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
cut paper pasted to red-painted wood, the figures and serpent touched with pen and gray ink, graphite, and white gouache
Dimensioni
18,8 × 18,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows intricate, curling lines and spiral shapes on a red background. In the upper left, there are three figures resembling classical sculptures. Two figures are being guided by a winged figure, moving through tree-like motifs. Below, there are swirling lines and a snake-like creature.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790