Lot 192
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Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
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Marc Chagall (1887-1985)

Nemrod, gouache préparatoire pour Dessins pour la Bible

Details
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
Nemrod, gouache préparatoire pour Dessins pour la Bible
signed 'Marc Chagall' (lower right)
brush and pen and India ink on Japan paper
17 x 12¾ in. (43.3 x 32.3 cm.)
Executed in 1958-1959
Provenance
The artist's estate (no. D2702).
Acquired from the above and thence by descent to the present owners.
Special Notice
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Lot Essay

The Comité Marc Chagall has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
The present work is a preparatory study for the prints Marc Chagall made for the Bible, Ed. Verve.

Nimrod is a legendary king and mighty hunter of the Old Testament and according to the Genesis the grandson of Noah. He is associated with the building of the tower of Babel and described as rebellious against God which is the meaning of his name.

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