Edgar Tolson, Temptation of Adam, 1974, carved and painted wood,
14 3⁄4 x 12 1⁄4 x 8 in. (37.5 x 31.1 x 20.3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson, 1986.65.272
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Temptation of Adam
- Artist
- Date
- 1974
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 14 3⁄4 x 12 1⁄4 x 8 in. (37.5 x 31.1 x 20.3 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson
- Mediums Description
- carved and painted wood
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Animal — reptile — snake
- State of being — evil — temptation
- Landscape — tree — apple tree
- Religion — Old Testament — Eve
- Religion — Old Testament — Adam
- Object Number
- 1986.65.272