The Hen with the Golden Eggs

1927/1930

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

The image displays swirling and densely textured lines creating an abstract composition. In the center, there's a large, swirling shape. To the right, two smaller figures can be seen interacting with the larger form. The shapes suggest a scene of play or curiosity, blurring the lines between nature and imagination.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.5 x 24 cm (11 5/8 x 9 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 38 x 28.2 cm (14 15/16 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.173

Associated Artworks

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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

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65362045

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