Greeting Card for Association des Amis du Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall

1977

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

This is a drawing of abstract figures in a loosely defined landscape. The image shows two abstract figures in a black ink drawing with simplistic forms and bold lines. One figure appears to be standing or leaning forward, and the other is seated or crouching, seemingly engaging with each other. Around them are a few ambiguous shapes and markings that suggest pieces of the environment or landscape. The artistic style relies on minimalism and line work to convey the scene, creating a sense of fluidity and motion. The drawing is predominantly monochromatic, with the ink against a plain, light background, emphasizing the contrast and abstract forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus

  • Dimensions

    image: 14 x 10.9 cm (5 1/2 x 4 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 14 x 21.8 cm (5 1/2 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.95.18

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mourlot 1960, no. 904


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus; gift to NGA, 1997.

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: 368/550

Wikidata ID

Q75406477

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