C. 1921 – 1922

Unknown size
Oil on canvas

The Temple of Snakes

The Temple of Snakes - Marian Spore Bush

Image credit: The Buffalo News, March 16, 1927

I was able to locate a couple of images of this painting. Someone at a newspaper touched up the top image, so it has a cartoon-like appearance, but the effect makes for a nice, clearer image of this excellent and spooky painting! I LOVE this one! The second image features Marian standing in front of The Temple of Snakes while it was on display in Washington D.C. Behind Marian is her painting called Destiny.

Marian began her “Temple” series while she was visiting her brother in Guam, right before she moved to New York City. There are allegedly 18 paintings in the series.