Small Composition for John

1957

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

This image features swirling lines and shapes that suggest a bird, a human figure, and various organic elements. Bold black lines outline these figures, while colors like yellow and orange add vibrancy. The bird shape appears to be in flight with an elongated beak and red and black markings. A human-like face with curly hair is depicted beside it. Leafy patterns reminiscent of plants are at the bottom, and a white shape resembles a small animal, possibly a goat.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Given by the artist to John U. Nef, 1958; his wife, Evelyn Stefansson Nef, Washington, D.C.; bequest to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1963

  • Marc Chagall Exhibition, Musée National d'Art Occidental, Tokyo, 1963, no. 196

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Marc / Chagall 1957; lower center in brown ink: Pour John amicale ment.; lower right in brown ink: 20/II / 1958

Wikidata ID

Q64594873

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