Eve and the Serpent ("Sarpent he Came Roun' de Trunk; At Miss Eve his Eye he Wunk")
Artist
Rose Piper
(American, 1917-2005)
CultureAmerican
Date1988 or earlier
MediumAcrylic on masonite
Dimensionsboard: 11 7/8 x 9 1/16 in. (30.2 x 23 cm)
frame: 17 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. (43.5 x 35.9 cm)
frame: 17 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. (43.5 x 35.9 cm)
Classificationspaintings
Credit LineGift of Roxie Nicholson
Object number2012.1
DescriptionEve in Eden kneeling before the Tree of Knowledge, which bears fruit of various kinds. The serpent coils around the tree and winks at Eve. A variety of plants and animals are scattered through the landscape.On View
Not on viewCollections
Étienne Delaune
1550-72
