The Yellow Sun

1968

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

The image shows two figures embraced, both with full bodies shown. The figure on the left has a long face, while the one on the right has a round face with blue tones on their cheeks, dark curly hair, and pale skin. They are both wearing a red top and blue pants. The background features abstract greenery, with black outlines of plants and buildings. Two other figures walk below, with one holding what looks like a bouquet. Above, a yellow sun emits black rays and is partially obscured by flying bird outlines. The background has earthy tones and various textures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on Arches wove paper [artist's proof]

  • Credit Line

    The John U. and Evelyn S. Nef Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 40.2 x 49.4 cm (15 13/16 x 19 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 50.7 x 60.8 cm (19 15/16 x 23 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.60.27

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mourlot 1960, no. 556

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Evelyn Nef, Washington, D.C.; bequest to NGA, 2010.

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: no: 556

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Epreuve d'artist; lower center in graphite: Pour Evelyn / bon anniversaire / 24/7 1969 M. Ch.; lower right

Markings

Arches

Wikidata ID

Q75423349

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