The artwork “Adam and Eve” by Tamara de Lempicka, created in 1932, is an oil painting on panel that measures 116 x 73 cm. This piece belongs to the Art Deco movement and is a religious painting currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a modernist interpretation of the biblical figures Adam and Eve, characterized by Lempicka’s distinct Art Deco style. The bodies are rendered with smooth, sculptural lines and a polished finish, emphasizing the physical form with stark contrasts of light and shadow. Adam, positioned to the left, is shown muscular and embracing Eve, who is holding the forbidden fruit. The background features geometric architectural elements that are typical of the Art Deco aesthetic, lending a contemporary reinterpretation of this classical subject. The overall composition combines religious symbolism with modern artistic expression, highlighting both the intimacy and the fateful moment of the biblical narrative.
