Otto Christensen ( 1898-1982) Autographed portrait of Russian/ French artist, Marc Chagall. Dimensions: 7 x 9 inches for drawing alone. 13 x 15 inches inclusive frame. Description: Pencil/ charcoal on paper. This is a remarkable sketch of Marc Chagall, created by Danish artist Otto Christensen during Chagall’s visit to Denmark on October 22, 1960. The drawing captures Chagall’s profile in an expressive and minimalist style, signed by Chagall on both the recto and verso. The piece is mounted on red cardboard, enhancing its presentation. The drawing holds historical significance, as it was created during a pivotal moment when Chagall, along with Oskar Kokoschka, exhibited at Charlottenborg and received the Erasmus Prize in Copenhagen. This visit was documented by British Pathé News in 1960.
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