La Fontaine "Fables"

published 1952

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

Maurice Potin

Printer, French, active 20th century

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio with 100 mixed etchings in black on Japon Nacre (suite without text)

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    page size: 38 x 28.5 cm (14 15/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.115-214

  • Series Title

    (see separate records for numbers 115-214)

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Associated Artworks

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This is a painting of a bird perched on a tree branch surrounded by foliage. The image features a large dark bird among branches with sparse leaves or small buds. The background is textured with varying tones of black and grey. The bird stands out against the chaotic depiction of the surrounding foliage, with expressive brushwork and a monochromatic color palette. The atmosphere of the piece suggests mystery or foreboding.

The Raven and the Fox

Marc Chagall

1927

This is a drawing of a cow standing beside a bucket. The image shows a cow bending its head toward a bucket on the ground. The background includes sketches of trees or bushes. The drawing uses bold lines and contrasts between light and shadow.

The Frog that Wished to Make Herself as Big as the Ox

Marc Chagall

1927

The image contains swirling and jagged lines creating an abstract composition with various shapes throughout. There is a horse-like figure with a sack on its back in the center, and another horse-like shape below it. A crescent moon is depicted above, surrounded by cross-hatching. In the lower section, there is a figure with a hat.

The Two Mules

Marc Chagall

1927

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