A Will Interpreted by Aesop

1927/1930

Marc Chagall

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Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

The image shows three full-bodied figures in various poses against an abstract, textured background. The central figure is a woman wearing a patterned dress with a full skirt, her hand on her hip. Her head is tilted back slightly. A second woman nearby faces the viewer with her head turned to the side, holding a glass near her shoulder. The third figure faces away from the viewer with one arm extended. The background has swirling textures, with the figures emerging from darker shading. There are no specific objects or jewelry clearly visible in 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

Q65361904

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