The Artist Presenting a Bouquet of Flowers

1973

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

This is a painting featuring floral elements and a sketch-like profile in the style of Marc Chagall. The artwork displays a minimalistic approach with delicate brush strokes. On the left, there is a handwritten dedication in French, dated 1973. At the center, the name "Chagall" is featured alongside the words "l'œuvre gravé." The right side of the image has a simplistic outline resembling a human profile, created with swirling lines. Below this sketch, vibrant green stems and orange flowers add a pop of color to the composition. The painter's name is signed at the bottom. The overall aesthetic conveys a sense of intimate personalization, characteristic of Chagall's expressive and abstract style.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon and pastel on title-page of bound volume

  • Credit Line

    The John U. and Evelyn S. Nef Collection

  • Dimensions

    page size: 23 x 21 cm (9 1/16 x 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.60.92

  • Volume Title

    Chagall: l'oeuvre gravé


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left in black crayon (or charcoal?): Pour / les / amis / Nef / 1973; bottom right: Chagall (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q64594887

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