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The Devil and Tom Walker
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Based on a story by Washington Irving published in 1824, <em>The Devil and Tom Walker</em> presents a miserly man who encounters the devil while traveling through a heavily wooded swamp. Walker, seen on the left in the painting, strikes a deal with the devil, who holds an ax at far right, soon gaining riches but losing his soul in the process. Ultimately, the devil destroys Walker.
| Artist / Maker | John Quidor |
|---|---|
| Date | 1856 |
| Culture / Origin | United States |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 84 x 104 x 8.5 cm (33 1/16 x 40 15/16 x 3 3/8 in.); Unframed: 68.8 x 86.6 cm (27 1/16 x 34 1/8 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
John Quidor (American, 1801–1881) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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