Lot 147


Marc Chagall, Original Lithograph depicting an instant of the Bible. Lithograph for "Illustrations for The Bible" (Book of Ruth), Verve, Mourlot 245. Chagall began his painting voyage through the life of Ruth with this theme (Ruth 1,1-14). It shows Naomi, Ruths mother-in-law, deeply bonded with her two daughters-in-law. Naomi, who lost her husband and later both of her sons due to a famine, is now alone with Ruth and Orpa. The lives the three women lead without any male support was hard and strenuous, and they only managed to survive thanks to their close bonds. Naomi is worried about the lives of her two daughters-in-law and wants to send them back home so that they can get married again. While Orpa obeys Naomis selfless plea, Ruth stays in Bethlehem with her mother-in-law, who would be lost without her. In doing so, Ruth lives up to her name, which means friend. Marc Chagall dedicated a sequence of five lithographs to the chapter of Ruth. This one is the first on the woman who became Boaz wife and consequently King Davids primordial mother through love, faithfulness and consistency. One of 6500 unsigned impressions from the book edition on strong velin paper. In addition, 50 pencil-signed and numbered impressions on Arches wove paper were published. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 11" x 14" and 15.25" x 19.25" Condition:
- Excellent Condition
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