Artwork
The Creation of Eve. Composition. Opus II
The Creation of Eve. Composition. Opus II is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1915 by the artist known as 237_person, The Creation of Eve.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1915 by the artist known as 237_person, The Creation of Eve. Composition. Opus II is an image held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a gathering of human figures arranged in varied postures, some caught mid‑movement, set against a subdued palette dominated by blues and greens.
Subject & Meaning
The composition suggests a narrative moment of collective activity, with the figures appearing to engage with one another in a shared space. While the title references a biblical creation theme, the visual emphasis lies on the interaction and kinetic energy among the participants rather than a literal depiction of a mythic event.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a restrained colour scheme, using muted blues and greens to create atmospheric depth. Light is modulated across the forms, enhancing a sense of volume and texture. The arrangement of bodies in dynamic poses conveys motion, while the overall flatness of the background focuses attention on the figures’ interrelations.
History & Provenance
The piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after its creation in the early twentieth century, though specific acquisition details are not recorded in the available sources. Since its inclusion, the work has been displayed as part of the museum’s broader collection of early modern visual culture.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
