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Marc Chagall used a variety of materials in his art. The Russian-French modernist worked in nearly every artistic medium. Influenced by Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism and Surrealism, Chagall developed his own distinctive style, combining avant-garde techniques and motifs with elements drawn from Eastern European Jewish folk art.
Chagall produced magnificent stained-glass windows for structures in France, Israel, Germany and the United States. Additionally, his lively paintings of Paris are revered all over the world. Chagall had created etchings of Russian life during the 1920s but would explore printmaking later more deeply, during the 1950s, when he sought guidance from veteran lithographer Charles Sorlier, who became a friend and collaborator.
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Chagall produced magnificent stained-glass windows for structures in France, Israel, Germany and the United States. Additionally, his lively paintings of Paris are revered all over the world. Chagall had created etchings of Russian life during the 1920s but would explore printmaking later more deeply, during the 1950s, when he sought guidance from veteran lithographer Charles Sorlier, who became a friend and collaborator.
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"Self Portrait" original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Reference: Mourlot 282. Printed in Paris in 1960 at the Mourlot atelier for the frontispiece of the "Chagall Lithographe I" catalogue. Sheet size: 12 1/2...
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1960s Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Le Chandelier" original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: M 366. Executed by Chagall for the Jerusalem Windows portfolio and printed in Paris in 1962 at the atelier Mourlot. Size: 12 3/4 x 9...
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1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1982 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 250, dedicated in homage to Aime and Marguerite Maeght) and published in Paris by the ...
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1980s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Maternity with Centaur (M.195) by Marc Chagall *Colorful Lithograph*
By Marc Chagall
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"Maternity with Centaur (M.195)" is a lithograph on Arches created by Marc Chagall . Printed in Paris by the renowned master printers Atelier Mourlot Frères, it was published by Édit...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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"Vision of Paris" original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 81. Printed in 1952 at the atelier Mourlot for the art revue Verve (Volume 7, Number 27-28) and published in Paris by Teriad...
Category
1950s Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Bible : Dove and Menorah candlestick - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, IDF
Marc CHAGALL (1887-1985)
Bible : Dove and Menorah candlestick, 1962
Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop)
Unsigned
On Vellum 32.5 x 24 cm
REFERENCE: Mourlot catalog raisonné #366
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Category
1960s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph


