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Gerhard E. Pinkus and Marianne Pinkus Trustees of the Community Trust created under the Gerhard E. Pinkus and Marianne Pinkus inter, vivos Trust Agreement, dated 10/28/97

Pinkus, Gerhard E. Mr. and Mrs.
Private Collection, Los Angeles (CD)

he died 2004

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The image shows a person standing in a slightly tilted pose with their right hand extended outward and their left hand at their side. The person has an elongated and angular face with exaggerated features, including large eyes and a prominent nose. They are wearing a dark bowler hat and a patterned suit. A small figure is standing on their shoulder, also wearing a hat and suit, with one arm raised. The background features Yiddish text to the left and elements resembling parts of a building, such as a hand holding an object out of a window and a bird sitting on the roof corner. The style is abstract, focusing on linear elements and shading.
Marc Chagall, The Talmud Teacher, 1922, drypoint in black on laid paper (artist's proof), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 2000.45.7

The Talmud Teacher

Marc Chagall · 1922 · drypoint in black on laid paper (artist's proof) ·  Accession ID  2000.45.7

The image is an ink drawing of a figure standing near the edge of a raised surface. The figure is depicted in a simplistic style, with exaggerated lines and minimal detail. They are upright, leaning slightly forward with their head tilted to one side, and have long hair extending downward. The facial features are simple with an outlined nose and eyes. The clothing is loose-fitting and covers the body down to the feet, and the figure wears a large hat extending into the sky. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is lightly sketched with a texture surrounding the figure, suggesting height with a view towards the horizon. Abstract lines and shading are present, with lightly sketched figures in the lower left corner.
Marc Chagall, Ambroise Vollard, Moses on the Mount, 1931/1939, etching and soft-ground etching on wove paper (trial proof), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 1998.82.13

Moses on the Mount

Marc Chagall, Ambroise Vollard · 1931/1939 · etching and soft-ground etching on wove paper (trial proof) ·  Accession ID  1998.82.13

The image depicts a person lying down on their side with their back towards the viewer. Their head is slightly turned away, resting on their arm. The person appears unclothed with wavy hair. Nearby is a patterned fan and sketched floral elements. The background features textured surfaces with light sketch marks and shading, surrounded by a simple border. The composition is sketch-like with emphasis on line work and texture.
Marc Chagall, Louis Fort, Nude with a Fan, 1924, etching in black on laid paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 1996.138.20

Nude with a Fan

Marc Chagall, Louis Fort · 1924 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.138.20

The image displays abstract shapes and lines resembling a floating figure reaching towards a textured area. Below is a rough depiction of a cylindrical object on a horizontal surface, surrounded by forms resembling various familiar objects. To the right is hand-written text that adds to the informal, sketch-like quality of the image.
Marc Chagall, Thank You Card, 1962, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 1997.95.1

Thank You Card

Marc Chagall · 1962 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.95.1

The image consists of swirling and curving black lines that form abstract shapes. These shapes suggest familiar objects like a human face and a bird. A crescent shape and pastel shades of green and pink are present in the background. Small black flecks are scattered throughout the scene.
Marc Chagall, Greeting Card (Woman with a Large Bird and Moon), 1976, 4-color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 1997.95.17

Greeting Card (Woman with a Large Bird and Moon)

Marc Chagall · 1976 · 4-color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.95.17

The image depicts a goat-like figure on the left with elongated horns and a human profile with curly hair on the right. The drawing features abstract, sketchy lines and elements that blend recognizable shapes of a goat and a human face. Sprinkled dots and haphazard lines add texture to the composition. The figures appear to be interacting or in confrontation. The text "galli cha" is seen in the lower right area.
Marc Chagall, Greeting Card for 1966, 1965, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 1997.95.2

Greeting Card for 1966

Marc Chagall · 1965 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.95.2

The image features abstract shapes and lines forming a human figure with a face and headwear on the left side, standing near a tilted house shape on the right. The figure's outfit is split into sections of different patterns, with one leg covered in dots and the other in stripes. Above, a smaller figure sits atop a plant stem. To the right, a house-like structure tilts at an angle, with a ladder leading up to the roof. A cow's head appears in the lower right corner, looking towards the human figure.
Marc Chagall, Man with a Pig, 1922/1923, transfer lithograph in black on laid paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 2000.45.6

Man with a Pig

Marc Chagall · 1922/1923 · transfer lithograph in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2000.45.6

This is a painting of a rural scene with a crouched figure and a cow. The painting features a character bending forward on his hands and knees, with a hat beside him. A cow stands in the background. A fence is drawn behind the cow. Overhead, surreal elements appear, like floating hat and undefined shapes. The artwork is rendered in earthy tones.
Marc Chagall, Louis Fort, Greed II, 1925, etching, aquatint, and drypoint in red-brown on china paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 1998.82.9

Greed II

Marc Chagall, Louis Fort · 1925 · etching, aquatint, and drypoint in red-brown on china paper ·  Accession ID  1998.82.9

The image depicts an etching by Marc Chagall of a man standing in a slightly hunched position. The man has a beard and mustache, and wears a cap, long coat, loose pants, and distinct shoes. He holds a teapot in his hand. A barrel is on its side near the bottom left, and there are etched outlines of a cow and indistinct shapes in the upper left corner. The background is plain.
Marc Chagall, The Father, 1922, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 1996.138.1

The Father

Marc Chagall · 1922 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.138.1

The image depicts a sketch of a person from the waist up, seated and facing forward with both hands resting on a patterned table. The man has a full, curly beard, mustache, deep-set eyes, curly hair, and wears a cap. He is dressed in a long coat, and there is a cup on a saucer on the table in front of him. The background is plain.
Marc Chagall, Man Drinking Tea, 1922/1923, lithograph in black on cream laid paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard E. Pinkus, 1996.138.26

Man Drinking Tea

Marc Chagall · 1922/1923 · lithograph in black on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.138.26