Marc Chagall

From "The Bible" series:
David singing to the harp before Saul to comfort him, 1931-1939
Inventory # 51838

Original etching on wove paper. Signed in the plate, "Chagall," lower right. From the series "The Bible" comissioned by Ambroise Vollard. Published by Tériade, Paris, 1956. Platemark: 12" x 9 3/8"; Sheet size: 17 3/8" x 13 1/4" Catalogue reference: Sorlier No. 259, p.150 In 1931 Chagall traveled through Egypt, Siria and Palenstine. At his return, he dedicated himself completely to the illustrations of the Bible which had been commissioned by Ambroise Vollard in 1930. He worked at the project until 1939 when he went to Holland to study and find inspiration in the works of Rembrandt. Enstranged from France until 1948, because of the war and the persecution of Jews, he was able to continue the project in 1952. The Bible series was finally published in 1956.

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