Eve by Anna Lea Merritt (1844–1930). Etching, Japan proof, 13 1/8 x 19 in. Courtesy of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts K2088. Gift of Sylvester Rosa Koehler. Click on both these images to enlarge them.
Study for Eve. c.1885. Pen and black wash heightened with white bodycolour on card; 10 x 13 ¾ inches (25.3 x 34.8 cm). Pen and black wash heightened with white bodycolour on card. 10 x 13 ¾ inches (25.3 x 34.8 cm). Image courtesy of the Scott Thomas Buckle Collection, reproduced for purpose of review. — JB
Links to Detail and Related Material
- Right-hand corner of the etching, showing the bitten apple, and pigeons below the frame
- Eve [Eve Overcome by Remorse] (the oil painting, with commentary)
- Victorian Treasures from the Cecil French Bequest and Scott Thomas Buckle Collection (Review featuring the drawing)
Bibliography
Eve. MFABoston. Web. 19 May 2016.
Created 19 May 2016
Last modified 3 June 2025 (study added)