702. MARC CHAGALL. Jacob the Pleurant Joseph (from: The Bible, Pl. 19).

Three etchings, 1931-39, 1952;

A primeval state before the plate was cut down, and with additions in pencil, on wove paper.
P. 35.4 x 29.9 cm.
S. 39 x 29.9 cm.

A primeval state before the plate was cut down, and with further additions in pencil and with partly etched outlines, on BFK Rives paper.
P. 35.4 x 29.9 cm.
S. 39.2 x 29.9 cm Final state with handcolouring, on Arches paper, signed and numbered in pencil 68/100.
P. 30.2 x 24.6 cm.
S. 53.5 x 39 cm.

PROVENANCE: Galerie Pierre, Stockholm.
Gallery Nordqvist, Malmö. Acquired from the above 1957, thence by descent.

LITERATURE: Sorlier 217.