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Fine art by Chagall Stone litho color lithograph titled
Abdullah discovered before him and on his right and left mountains of water, Plate 9 from the portfolio Four Tales from the Arabian Nights by the artist Marc Chagall.
Artwork Details
Artist: Marc Chagall (Belarusian/French, 1887-1985)
Title: Abdullah discovered before him... (full title is longer)
Series: Four Tales from the Arabian Nights
Medium: Original color lithograph on paper
Date: 1948
Style: Naïve Art/Primitivism, Expressionism
The image illustrates the story of "Abdullah the Fisherman and Abdullah the Merman". The scene depicts the fisherman Abdullah discovering mountains of water and various sorts of fish, some of which favor human beings, as described in the text. The artwork is known for its dreamlike imagery, vibrant use of green and blue, and floating figures, which are characteristic elements of Chagall's style. The original print editions were typically signed in pencil by Chagall in the lower right margin and numbered in the lower left margin. |
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