And yes, it was pretty good (Och si, det var allt ganska godt), 1903

Signed .IA. lower left, dated .03. lower right

Titled "OCH SI, DET VAR ALLT GANSKA GODT." at the top of the image

Further titled and signed verso

Watercolour and gouache on paper

20.8 x 14.3 cm

8 1/4 x 5 5/8 in

In this watercolour Arosenius depicts the Garden of Eden as an island where the tree of knowledge grows. Birds sit in the crown of the tree, which covers the entire island. The domesticated animals wander around peacefully in pairs below. A farmer-like Adam walks behind a voluptuous but not idealised Eve. Stylised fish swim around the island. Above the…

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