The Raven Who Wished to Imitate the Eagle

1927/1930

Marc Chagall

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Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

The image shows swirling lines and curved shapes in an abstract composition. In the foreground, a bird perches on a wavy surface. Above, a large bird carries a cow. A crescent shape is seen in the background, with shadows and light adding depth to the image.
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This is a painting of a bird perched on a tree branch surrounded by foliage. The image features a large dark bird among branches with sparse leaves or small buds. The background is textured with varying tones of black and grey. The bird stands out against the chaotic depiction of the surrounding foliage, with expressive brushwork and a monochromatic color palette. The atmosphere of the piece suggests mystery or foreboding.

The Raven and the Fox

Marc Chagall

1927

La Fontaine "Fables"

Marc Chagall, Maurice Potin

1952

This is a drawing of a cow standing beside a bucket. The image shows a cow bending its head toward a bucket on the ground. The background includes sketches of trees or bushes. The drawing uses bold lines and contrasts between light and shadow.

The Frog that Wished to Make Herself as Big as the Ox

Marc Chagall

1927

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Wikidata ID

Q65361882

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