Artist: Marc Chagall, 1887-1985

Title: The Bible: Passage du Jourdain

Date: 1956

Medium: Etching on Vélin d'Arches paper

Signature: Signed and annotated in the plate

Description: From Chagall's ”Bible” series, comprised of two volumes, a total of 105 etchings. An excellent and exceptionally rare impression of the first of three states. Limited edition of probably 5 or 10 impressions. Published by Tériade Editeur, Paris. Printed by Haasen, Paris. With multiple remarques showing Chagall's creative process before additional work on the plate was done and aside from the edition of 100.

Reference: Vollard 241; Cramer 29

Dimensions: 17 5/16 x 12 7/8 in.

Framed Dimensions: 30 1/2 x 26 in.

Inventory Number: 914893