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Joshua Closes the Book of Law Which he has Just Read to the People of Israel (Joshua 8:33-35) (Plate 47 from Chagall's illustrations for the Bible)
Joshua Closes the Book of Law Which he has Just Read to the People of Israel (Joshua 8:33-35) (Plate 47 from Chagall's illustrations for the Bible)
Object number1958.2.3

Joshua Closes the Book of Law Which he has Just Read to the People of Israel (Joshua 8:33-35) (Plate 47 from Chagall's illustrations for the Bible)

Date1931-1938
Artist (French b. Russian, 1887 - 1985)
CultureRussian, French
MediumEtching
DimensionsMatted: 16 x 22 in. (40.64 x 55.88 cm)
Sheet: 9 1/16 x 11 5/8 in. (23.02 x 29.53 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Period20th c
Classification(s)
SignedNot signed or dated
InscribedInscribed (LL, numbered): 47
ProvenanceFerdinand Roten Galleries, Inc., 1958
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