The Little Harlequins, Paris

1964

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

This is a drawing of an abstract scene featuring musicians and dancers. The image shows a collection of figures engaging in what seems to be a celebration. The figures are depicted in a loose, lively style with vibrant colors like blue, purple, green, yellow, and red creating a sense of movement and joy. The composition is characterized by playful lines and exaggerated forms of musical instruments and movement, typical of a festive or carnival-like atmosphere. The background includes patches of color indicating space and atmosphere, setting off the animated figures in the foreground.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The John U. and Evelyn S. Nef Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.6 x 46.8 cm (10 1/16 x 18 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.60.30

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mourlot 1960, no. 377

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. 377

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marc Chagall; lower left in graphite: N. C. / Pour Evelyn Nef / bon anniversaire / et bon souvenire / Chagall / 1964

Wikidata ID

Q75423361

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