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Before Dying, the Blind Isaac Blesses his Second Son, Jacob, who Rebecca has Made him Believe is his Elder son Esau. (Genesis 27:26-29) (from Chagall's illustrations for the Bible, 1931-36)
Before Dying, the Blind Isaac Blesses his Second Son, Jacob, who Rebecca has Made him Believe is his Elder son Esau. (Genesis 27:26-29) (from Chagall's illustrations for the Bible, 1931-36)
Object number1959.1.2.b

Before Dying, the Blind Isaac Blesses his Second Son, Jacob, who Rebecca has Made him Believe is his Elder son Esau. (Genesis 27:26-29) (from Chagall's illustrations for the Bible, 1931-36)

Date1957
Artist (French b. Russian, 1887 - 1985)
CultureRussian, French
MediumEtching with color
Edition79/100
DimensionsMatted: 22 x 16 in. (55.88 x 40.64 cm)
Sheet: 11 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (29.21 x 23.81 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Suzette Morton Davidson, class of 1934
On View
Not on view
Period20th c
Classification(s)
SignedSigned (LR): M. Ch.
InscribedInscribed (LL): 79/100
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