Adam and Eve Possibly 1936 - 1979

bronze, sculpture

17_20th-century

3d sculpting

woman

animal

sculpture

bronze

3d character model

charcoal drawing

sculptural image

charcoal art

unrealistic statue

sculpting

sculpture

expressionism

charcoal

statue

Max Beckmann's "Adam and Eve" is a bronze sculpture that depicts a seated Adam, his posture tense and expressive. He holds a smaller figure representing Eve in his arms, suggesting a sense of possession and responsibility. The sculpture is characterized by Beckmann's signature style, utilizing bold lines and expressive forms to create a powerful and emotional portrayal of the biblical characters. The work, housed in the Städel Museum, was likely created between 1936 and 1979, showcasing the artist's ongoing exploration of human relationships and the complexities of existence.

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From the mid-1930s, Beckmann worked intensely with sculptures and created eight figures in clay, which were then later cast in bronze. With “Adam and Eve”, Beckmann addresses one of his central motifs: the conflict between the sexes. Adam, bearing a resemblance to the artist, holds a tiny Eve in his hand. The serpent is an indicator of the imminent disaster – the expulsion from Paradise. Beckmann intentionally designed a rather ungainly Adam. As the National Socialists massively opposed the artist, he created a deliberate antithesis to their ideal body image.