Man with a Book

1922/1923

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

The image shows a sketch of a person reclining on their side. The individual is propped up on one arm, with the other arm holding a small rectangular object. The person has dark outlines depicting their facial features, including eyebrows and a beard. They are wearing a cap and have short hair visible. The clothing is indicated with minimal lines. Near the person's feet, there is an outline resembling an animal. The background is plain, emphasizing the central figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.8 x 35.6 cm (10 9/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.138.29

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mourlot 1960, no. 15

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, Los Angeles, 1961; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1960

  • Mourlot, Fernand. The Lithographs of Chagall. vol. 1. Monte-Carlo: André Sauret, 1960; Mourlot, Fernand. The Lithographs of Chagall 1957-1962. vol. 2. Monte-Carlo: André Sauret, 1963; Mourlot, Fernand and Charles Sorlier. _The Lithographs of Chagall

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 77/100 / Marc Chagall; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: Liegender Mann

Wikidata ID

Q75121255

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