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Genesis

Sir Jacob Epstein, 1929–1930

Depicts a woman in later stages of pregnancy. Her face has African mask features and her thighs are sunk into a roughly hewn slab of marble.

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Title of artwork, date

Genesis, 1929–1930

Date supported

1999

Medium and material

Seravezza marble

Dimensions

162 cm

Grant

14375

Total cost

230000

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