About 5 feet tall, this painting is stunning in its honesty and passion. As Adam gazes upon Eve, the apple falls from his hand and…well, you know the rest.
Long was not a religious man, by the way. But it’s impossible and would be myopic to ignore the huge body of art, architecture, and music inspired by religious subjects and stories. Those treasures are studied and greatly admired by all true artists, regardless of their own personal convictions.
