Menu with a Drawing of a Queen

1970

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

This is a drawing of a menu from an event. The image shows a menu card with a line drawing of a human figure among the menu items. At the top of the menu is a crest with the words "Eden Roc Cap d'Antibes." The menu lists dishes such as caviar, carré d'agneau aux herbes, and omelette surprise. The bottom of the menu reads "Châteauneuf-du-Pape." There are handwritten notes on the menu, suggesting it was a personalized document. The date is noted as July 24, 1970.
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Provenance

Given by the artist to John U. and Evelyn Stefansson Nef, Washington, D.C., 1970; bequest to NGA, 2010.

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Inscriptions

printed on menu: Caviar / Carré d'Agneau aux Herbes... Châteauneuf-du-Pape... Le 24 Juillet 1970; lower right in brown ink: Bon / aniversaire / Marc Chagall / 1970 Vava John et moi meme

Wikidata ID

Q64594879

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