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Which Marc Chagall paintings memorialize Bella Rosenfeld after her death?
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Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall, 1969.
Following the death of his wife, Bella Rosenfeld, in 1944, Marc Chagall frequently incorporated memories of her into his work. These paintings often depicted her in a Vitebsk setting, portraying her as a phantom bride or a weeping wife.
Specific paintings that memorialize her include:
- Around Her (1945)
- The Wedding Candles (1945)
- Nocturne (1947)1