The Praying Jew

1923 (one of two versions after a 1914 composition) · Painting

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Yes — on view

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Room391

Confirmed on public display.

Verified: 12 d ago· verified
In this state since: Aug 19, 2026
Source: Official museum collection data

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About

“The Praying Jew” is a painting by Marc Chagall (Belarussisk, Fransk, 1887–1985), dated 1923 (one of two versions after a 1914 composition). The catalog places it within Modernism, with century of progress, prayer shawls, and world's fairs among its subjects. As of the latest verification it is on public display at Art Institute of Chicago (Gallery 391) in Chicago. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.

Details

Artist: Marc Chagall
Date: 1923 (one of two versions after a 1914 composition)
Medium: Painting
Accession number: 1937.188

In the catalog

Modernism Century of Progress Prayer shawls World's fairs Chicago World's Fairs Beards Praying Religious attire Religious figures Religion Jewish people Judaism Joseph Winterbotham Collection France

Market

$1.8M – $11M

Indicative

Derived from public auction anchors for the artist, adjusted for medium and significance. An orientation, not an appraisal — and the work itself is in a public collection, not for sale.

Auction history

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