Birthday Menu with a Drawing of an Angel

1973

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

The image displays a menu card featuring a drawing on the left side of a human figure. The figure is depicted in a reclining position with arms extended forward. The torso, shoulders, and bending arms are visible. Pink, flower-like shapes are near the figure's hands. The illustration is signed "Marc Chagall" in blue. The right side displays menu details for an event titled "ANNIVERSAIRE VAVA-EVELYN 1973." Menu items include Caviar d'Iran, Selle d'Agneau des Alpes Primeurs du Cap, Rocher de Glace Sauce Framboise, and Friandises. The date "24 Juillet 1973" is noted at the bottom right of the menu card. The background is plain white.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Given by the artist to John U. and Evelyn Stefansson Nef, Washington, D.C., 1973; bequest to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in blue ink: Marc Chagall; lower left in menu: Vodka Moskovskaya / Château Figeac 1964; at right: ANNIVERSAIRE / VAVA - EVELYN / 1973 / MENU / Caviar d'Iran / Selle d'Agneau des Alpes / Primeurs du Cap / Rocher de Glace / Sauce Framboise / Friandises / 24 Juillet 1973

Wikidata ID

Q64594880

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