Candelabrum

Paul Manship

1916 · Bronze, marble · Modern and Contemporary Art

After winning the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1909, Manship spent several years studying at the American Academy in Rome. This candelabrum, made shortly after he returned to the States, show his awareness of art history and his interest in archaic art. It depicts Adam (with apple) and Eve (with serpent).

Artist

Paul Manship

Date

1916

Medium

Bronze, marble

Department

Modern and Contemporary Art

Credit line

Purchase, Edward C. Moore Jr. Gift, 1922