David et le Lion

Chagall, Marc

85392 Chagall, Marc David et le Lion (David and the Lion) 1931-39 S. 260 9 1/2'' x 11 3/4'' Etching on Montval paper. Signed in the plate, lower right. One of 105 etchings comprising Chagall's ``Bible'', commissioned by Ambroise Vollard. Sixty-six etchings were printed by Maurice Potin from 1931-39 and thirty-nine were printed by Raymond Haasen from 1952-56. From the edition of 275 (20 hors commerce numbered I-XX and an edition of 100 with hand-coloring on Arches paper, initialled by the artist and numbered also exist). Published by Teriade in 1956. ``La Bible'' is one of Chagall's most important works. The work was originally commissioned by Ambroise Vollard in 1930. The artist spent the next eight years from 1931 to 1939 etching the plates. Printing of the plates took place after the War, at first in Maurice Potin's studio and later at Raymond Haasen's. The copper plates were subsequently cancelled and given to the Musee National Message Biblique in Nice by Marc and Vava Chagall.

Reg. No.

85392

Size

9 1/2" x 11 3/4"

Year

1931-39

Medium

ETCHING

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