Artwork
Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve is a photographic photography by Eugenio Maccagnani. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A photograph of Eugenio Maccagnani's sculpture 'Adam and Eve' is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The image shows a man and woman, likely the biblical figures, in a dramatic pose.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture depicts a male figure leaning over a reclining female figure, resting her head on a rock. The man's gesture, pointing with one hand while supporting the rock with the other, adds to the narrative tension.
Technique & Style
The sculpture is rendered in a light-colored material, likely marble or plaster, against a dark background that accentuates its details.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a survey conducted among sculptors by William Kineton Parkes in the 1920s. It was later bequeathed to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1938 as part of Parkes' collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eugenio Maccagnani couldn’t sit still. He started as a painter, then hopped to sculpture, and ended up behind a camera—just to keep things interesting. While most photographers of the 1880s were chasing sharp focus, he…
