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The Expulsion from Eden

British 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
1780s?
Medium
cut paper pasted to red-painted wood, the figures and serpent touched with pen and gray ink, graphite, and white gouache
Dimensions
5914 × 5989 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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