The Sculptor and the Statue of Jupiter

1927/1930

Marc Chagall

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Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

The image shows swirling lines creating abstract shapes forming a central figure that is sitting or kneeling. The figure has one arm raised and the other resting on its knee. The face of the figure resembles a mask with exaggerated features. In the background, there are shapes hinting at other figures and one figure seems to be interacting with the central one. A window to the right shows abstract buildings and a tree. The image is filled with crosshatching and expressive lines, giving it a dreamlike atmosphere.
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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

Q65362204

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