Marc Chagall, Rachel's Grave, Original Engraving

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Marc CHAGALL (1887-1985)Rachel's Tomb, c. 1939Original engraving (Maurice Potin workshop)Signed in the plateOn Montval Vellum 33.5 x 44 cmREFERENCE: Catalog … more Marc CHAGALL (1887-1985)Rachel's Tomb, c. 1939Original engraving (Maurice Potin workshop)Signed in the plateOn Montval Vellum 33.5 x 44 cmREFERENCE: Catalog raisonné Marc Chagall and Ambroise Vollard #222INFORMATION: Chagall's Bible was published by Tériade in 1956, completing a project initiated by Vollard in 1930. Chagall engraved the brass between 1931 and 1939 in the workshops of Maurice Potin. The project was interrupted by the war.The copy presented here, from the Tériade archives, is one of the rare proofs printed in 1931/1939.Excellent condition This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution less