Marc CHAGALL (1887-1985)
The Deceitful Lion ( The Heifer, the Goat, and the Sheep, in company with the Lion) , 1952
Original engraving
Signed in the plate
Total print run of 200 copies
On vellum 39.5 x 30.5 cm
REFERENCE: Catalogue raisonné Marc Chagall and Ambroise Vollard #198
INFORMATION: Marc Chagall began engraving the copperplates illustrating La Fontaine's "Fables" in 1927. The print run was completed on the Atelier Haasen presses in 1952.
A photocopy of the proof of the print signed by Chagall will be attached to the engraving.
Excellent condition