Adam and Eve.
Primary Artist
Weaver Hawkins (1893–1977)
Title
Date made
1962
Place made
Warrane / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
29.5 x 48.0 cm (printed image)
Support
paper
State
published state
Impression
4/6
Edition information
edition of 6 (8?)
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
signed lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'Weaver Hawkins. (Raokin)'.
not dated.
titled lower left below printed image in black pencil, 'Adam and Eve'.
inscribed lower centre below printed image in black pencil, '4/6 et imp'.
Subject description
Biblical scene of Adam and Eve embracing and kissing with fig leaves and half-eaten apple.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
48280
Accession number
76.1536.3
Accession method
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased by the Australian National Gallery, from Macquarie Galleries, Sydney, acting on behalf of the artist, April 1976.
Credit line
Purchased 1976
Copyright
The Estate of H.F Weaver Hawkins
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Hawkins, Weaver. | (1893–1977) English | Male | artist
Last Updated
29 Aug 2026