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Fragment of a Clavus

Cleveland Museum of Art

The "Fragment of a Clavus" by Marc Chagall depicts a figure with a detailed face and body made of heavy, textured stitches. The figure has a large head with a beard and a neutral expression. It wears a robe with a complex pattern of blue, orange, and brown. The background and border are golden with green, blue, orange, brown, and white threads. The figure holds an object in one hand. The entire piece is framed by a thick, textured border.

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684 × 900 px
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