Birthday Celebration Drawing

1972

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

The image is a two-page spread with a minimalist drawing and a menu on adjacent pages. On the left side, there is an ink drawing of two intertwined figures showing their upper bodies. The figures have simplistic facial features and the drawing is signed "Marc Chagall 1972." On the right side, there is text in blue font that says "Bon Anniversaire, Très chère Evelyn Stefansson Nef." The page features a menu with items like "Caviar d'Iran," "Selle d’Agneau des Alpes Haricots verts et Carottes au Beurre," and "Soufflé Rothschild," along with "Vodka" and "Château Figeac 1964." The bottom right corner states "Le 24 Juillet 1972." The background is off-white.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Given by the artist to John U. and Evelyn Stefansson Nef, Washington, D.C.; bequest to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in blue ink: Marc / Chagall / 1972; printed on card: Bon Anniversaire, / Très chère Evelyn Stefansson Nef. / ... Le 24 Juillet 1972

Wikidata ID

Q64594875

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