Expressing the lyrical narrative quality of his work, Chagall depicts a sense of trepidation and turbulence in this ocean scene.

Created in May 1972, this work is printed on Arches wove watermarked paper and is signed by Chagall in pencil in the lower right hand side of the image. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, this work is numbered from the edition of 50 in pencil in the lower left.

Monochromatically composed with variations of blue tones, this work is full of rich textures and a watercolor quality that creates a sense of depth and space. With a fish outstretched pulling Jonas to the depths of the sea, the expression on his face appears stunned and bewildered. A group in the distance wave from a boat, appearing frantic while an angel flies above this scene. The sea is full of dark black waves and textures with a highlight surrounding Jonas, depicting the turbulence and tumultuousness of this scene. Intricately composed, the imagery is surrounded by black hatched lines framing the scene within the picture plane.

Private Collection, Sweden

It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the sale of the work):

1) Sorlier, Charles, Chagall Lithographe, 1969-1973, 1974, listed as plate 661 on page 128.

2) Gauss, Ulrike, Marc Chagall The Lithographs, 1998, listed as plate 661 on page 297.

Conservation framed with archival materials and museum quality, this work is set in a Spanish style frame with black and gold moulding. The delicate floral detailing in the framing accentuates the intricate textures in the imagery. The black and gold of the framing compliments the strong contrast in this work. Completed with white linen wrapped mattes and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover.