The Little Fish and the Fisherman

1927/1930

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

This is a drawing of a fish on a line being held by a hand. The scene captures a fish suspended in mid-air, connected to a line that is held on the right side of the image. In the upper left corner, a cluster of abstract, tree-like forms is depicted with intricate branches. The central area is dominated by dynamic, sweeping lines. The line work is expressive and textured, creating a sense of movement and energy. The overall tone is monochromatic, rendered in black and white with tones in between, emphasizing contrasts and textures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.168

  • Series Title

    La Fontaine "Fables": pl.54 [1952.8.115-214]

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

La Fontaine "Fables"

Marc Chagall, Maurice Potin

1952

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


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Marc Chagall's Early Prints and Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

Wikidata ID

Q65362036

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