Marc Chagall (1887-1985), Eliezer and Rebecca, 1980 (1931)

Color lithograph, Arches velin paper 30.5 x 24 cm in light passe - partout, 51.5 x 42 cmmade at Atelier Draeger; signed plate "Chagall 1931".The subject from the Book of Genesis depicts Eliezer of Damascus, Abraham's servant, whom Abraham has sent to Nachor in Chaldea to find a suitable wife for his son Isaac. Eliezer decides to choose the one who will offer him and his camels water to drink.The fixtures shown in the visuals are for illustrative purposes and do not constitute a commercial offer.