The Rider

1926/1927 (printed 1963?)

Marc Chagall

Associated Names
Marc Chagall

Artist, Russian, 1887 - 1985

Paul Haasen

Printer, French, active 20th century

This is a drawing of a nude figure and a horse. The drawing features a simplistic and fluid style, utilizing minimal lines to depict a nude figure with arms raised, presumably mounted on a horse. The horse is similarly stylized, with a few lines suggesting its form, including an expressive eye and mane. The drawing emphasizes curves and forms, capturing a sense of grace and movement within its minimalistic approach. The piece is signed, indicating the artist's identity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on Verge d'Auvergne paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus

  • Dimensions

    plate: 33 x 24 cm (13 x 9 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 57.4 x 41.1 cm (22 5/8 x 16 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.84.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Kornfeld 1970, no. 72, State II a or c

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, Los Angeles; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1995

  • Marc Chagall's Early Prints and Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

Bibliography

1970

  • Kornfeld, Eberhard W. Verzeichnis der Kupferstiche, Radierungen und Holzschnitte von Marc Chagall. Band I: Werke 1922-1966. Bern: Kornfeld and Klipstein, 1970.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marc Chagall; lower left in graphite: 4/50; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: 45863

Watermarks

RICHARD BAS

Wikidata ID

Q75121309

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