The Temptation of Eve

James Lesesne Wells, The Temptation of Eve, 1965, woodcut, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1969.34.1
James Lesesne Wells, The Temptation of Eve, 1965, woodcut, 17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1969.34.1

Artwork Details

Title
The Temptation of Eve
Artist
Date
1965
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums Description
woodcut
Classifications
Subjects
  • Religion — Old Testament — Garden of Eden
  • Religion — Old Testament — Eve
  • State of being — phenomenon — vision
  • State of being — evil — temptation
Object Number
1969.34.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1969.34.1

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