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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is an illustration of a stylized Art Nouveau depiction of the biblical figure Eve in the Garden of Eden. The central figure, Eve, stands nude with flowing red hair that cascades down her body, partially covering her. She is interacting with a serpent entwined around a fruit-bearing tree to her right side. The serpent appears to be offering her an apple. The background features lush vegetation and exotic plants indicative of the paradisiacal garden setting, along with various animals such as fish and birds that add life and detail to the scene. Palm trees can be seen in the distance, reinforcing the tropical atmosphere. Below this circular image are lines of text written in French which translate to: "Good serpent who offers me an apple, /I understand well what you want, /But you won't have my dream, /Because I must comb my hair. " This text adds a poetic element to the artwork while playing on themes of temptation and vanity. The top left corner contains additional French text "La Vie Parisienne, " suggesting that this piece may have been created for or featured in "La Vie Parisienne, " which was a popular French weekly magazine known for its literary offerings and artistic illustrations during its publication from 1863 through 1970.
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