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The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
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Outside the Paradise Walls
Wilhelm Wetlesen
1897 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A poignant symbolist scene depicting figures in a golden, atmospheric landscape following the expulsion from paradise.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1897 by Norwegian artist Wilhelm Wetlesen, 'Outside the Paradise Walls' captures a somber moment of allegorical transition. Three figures, including a winged angel, traverse a rugged terrain bathed in a heavy, golden light that suggests a fading twilight. This work is a masterful example of the Symbolist movement, prioritizing evocative mood and philosophical depth over literal realism.
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