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Prints and Multiples For Sale
Artist: Marc Chagall
Artist: Seiko Tachibana
The Return of David - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, no signature.
Héliogravure on bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade on the A...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
"Le musiciens vagabonds" original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1963 by the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (320 x 240 mm). Not signed.
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Marc Chagall “Ten Commandments”
By Marc Chagall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985)
“Ten Commandments”
Original Etching with Water Color
numbered ##/100 on the lower left margin,Paper
Monogrammed by hand of M...
Category
Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching, Watercolor
Psalm - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960s
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Psalm is an artwork realized by March Chagall, 1960s.
Lithograph on brown-toned paper, no signature.
Lithograph on both sheets.
Edition of 6500 unsigned lithographs. Printed by Mo...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Vitraux pour Jérusalem - Illustrated Book by M. Chagall, 1962
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
"Vitraux pour Jerusalem" is one of the most important books illustrated by Marc Chagall and considered as one of his editorial masterpieces.
Th...
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1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Paysage aux Isbas, from: Jacques Lassaigne - French Russian
By Marc Chagall
Located in London, GB
This lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Marc Chagall” at the lower right margin.
It is also numbered 25 in pencil from the deluxe edition of 90, at the low...
Category
1950s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The yellow clown circus
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1967
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 45/150
Publisher : Galerie Berggruen (Paris)
Catalog : [Mourlot 443]
77.00 cm. x 59.00 cm. 30.31 in. x 23.23 in. (pa...
Category
1960s Abstract Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Face of Israel
By Marc Chagall
Located in OPOLE, PL
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - The Face of Israel
Lithograph from 1960.
Dimensions of work: 35 x 26 cm
Publisher: Tériade, Paris.
The work is in Excellent condition.
Fast and secure...
Category
20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Circus : Dreaming Bride - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #525)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, IDF
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
The Circus : The Circus : Dreaming Bride, 1967
Original lithograph (Mourlot Workshop)
On Arches vellum 42 x 32 cm (c. 17 x 13 in)
REFERENCE : Catalog ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Ahasuerus Sends Vasthi Away - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Ahasuerus sends Vasthi away is a an artwork from the Series "The Bible", by Marc Chagall in 1960.
Mixed colored lithograph on brown-toned paper, no signature.
Edition of 6500 unsi...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The King and his Throne - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, so signature.
On bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade, Paris.
Ref. Mourlot,...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
Meeting of Ruth and Boaz - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Esther
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, FR
Original lithograph by Marc Chagall from The Bible of 1960
"Esther"
Unsigned
35 x 26 cm
Excellent condition
Category
1960s French School Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
1963 Marc Chagall 'Nature Morte Au Bouquet'
By Marc Chagall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is titled Nature Morte au Bouquet (Still Life with Bouquet) and is an original lithograph created by Marc Chagall at the hands of Charles Sorlier, his renowned lithographer at t...
Category
1960s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Satan Testes Job's Faith - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, so signature.
On bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade, Paris.
Ref. Mourlot,...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
1962 Original exhibition poster of Marc Chagall for the Maeght Gallery
By Marc Chagall
Located in PARIS, FR
Original exhibition poster of Marc Chagall for the Maeght Gallery made in 1962.
Marc Chagall 🇷🇺 🇫🇷 (1887-1985) occupies a special place in 20th century art. He is one of the mos...
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1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Les Peintres Temoins et Leurs Temps (before lettering) by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in New York, NY
This lithograph was printed in 1963 at the Atelier Mourlot in Paris. This print was executed for the annual exhibition "Les Peintres Temoins de Leur Temps" at the Galleria museum in ...
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1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Adam et Eve chassés du Paradis terrestre
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, FR
Publisher : Verve (Paris)
Printer : Mourlot (Paris)
Catalog : Mourlot 237
Unsigned lithograph from the book "Drawings for the Bible" composed of 24 color lithographs
Very good cond...
Category
1960s French School Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Amos' Prophecy - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, so signature.
On bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade, Paris.
Ref. Mourlot,...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
Composition (Mourlot 668-677), La Féerie et Le Royaume, Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Féerie et Le Royaume, Lithographies Originales de Marc Chagall, 1972...
Category
1970s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Rainbow - Signed Lithograph in Colours - French, Russian Art - Symbolism
By Marc Chagall
Located in London, GB
MARC CHAGALL 1887 - 1985
[Shagal, Mark, Zakharovich, Moses]
Vitebsk, Belarus 1887 - 1985 Saint-Paul-de-Vence (Russian/French)
Title: The Rainbow, 1969
Technique: Original Ha...
Category
1960s Fauvist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Les Danseurs à la Lune - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1967
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 35 prints.
Rare and precious artwork by Chagall, in excellent conditions.
Ref. Cat. Cramer, n. 32
Image dimensions : 30.5 x 24 cm
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Les Lilas (Flowers and Joy) - TALL Original Lithograph SIGNED (Mourlot #975)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, IDF
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
Les Lilas, 1980
Original lithograph
Signed in pencil
Numbered out of 50 copies (4/50)
On Arches vellum, 116 x 75 cm (c. 46 x 30 in)
INFORMATION: Published by Galerie Maeght
REFERENCE: Mourlot Catalogue Raisonné...
Category
1980s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Performing in the Circus - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960s
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Performing in the circus is an original artwork realized in the 1960s by Marc Chagall.
Mixed colored lithograph.
The artwork represents a typical compostion in the Chagall style.
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Marc Chagall "La famille du peintre" 1972 The Painter’s Family Color lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Marc Chagall
"La famille du peintre"
1972
Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
21.75 x 16.75 inches (image size)
29 x 19.5 inches (sheet size)
Edition of 50 + EA
Signed in pen...
Category
1970s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Paper, Lithograph
fern-butterfly effect g-1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Medium: intaglio
Year: 2015
Signed Artist Proof from the edition of 25
Image Size: 7.5 x 6 inches
Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches
Signed and numbered by the artist.
Seiko Tachibana's...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Composition (Mourlot 668-677), La Féerie et Le Royaume, Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Féerie et Le Royaume, Lithographies Originales de Marc Chagall, 1972...
Category
1970s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Tamar, Daughter of Judah - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Praying Job - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Ruth Gleaner - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
God and Eve - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
"Rahab and the Spies of Jericho" original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for the art revue Verve in 1960 for a special edition devoted exclusively to Chagall's original Bible art...
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
MARC CHAGALL "Le joueur de flûte"
By Marc Chagall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MARC CHAGALL 1887 - 1985
"Le joueur de flûte"
1958
Colour lithograph
25.5x44 cm, illustration; 38.3x57.3 cm, sheet size
Signed lower right by the artist in ink "Marc Chagall" and dedicated "Pour Ursula et Gerd Hatje / "merci" / Marc Chagall / 1958". Inscribed lower left by the artist "Epreuve d'artiste".
This is an artist’s proof, aside from the edition of 90.
Catalogue Raisonné : Mourlot 197
Gerd Hatje (14 April 1915 – 24 July 2007) was a German publisher. The publishing house that he founded in 1945, named the Humanitas Verlag, renamed in 1947 as Verlag Gerd Hatje, is internationally known for contemporary art, photography and architecture. It merged in to Hatje Cantz in 1999. In the 1950s and 1960s, Hatje changed the focus to art, photography, and architecture.[1] He had contact with and was a friend of contemporary artists such as Hans Arp, Willi Baumeister, Joseph Beuys, Max Bill, Georges Braque, Marcel Breuer, Marc Chagall, Christo, Le Corbusier, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, Walter Gropius, Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and James Stirling...
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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
"Tamar, Daughter-in-law of Judah" original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for the art revue Verve in 1960 for a special edition devoted exclusively to Chagall's original Bible art...
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1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Composition (Mourlot 668-677), La Féerie et Le Royaume, Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Féerie et Le Royaume, Lithographies Originales de Marc Chagall, 1972...
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1970s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Spring Day from Derrier Le Miroir, Impressionist Lithograph by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Long Island City, NY
Marc Chagall, Russian (1887 - 1985) - Spring Day from Derrier Le Miroir, Year: 1972, Medium: Lithograph, Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm), Printer: Mourlot, Paris, Publisher: Ma...
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1970s Impressionist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
"Jeremiah's Lamentations" original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1956 for a special edition devoted exclusively to Chagall's original Bible art. Size: 1...
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
fern-butterfly effect f-1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Medium: intaglio
Year: 2015
Signed Artist Proof from the edition of 25
Image Size: 7.5 x 6 inches
Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches
Signed and numbered by the artist.
Seiko Tachibana's...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
The Circus, from 1960 Mourlot Lithographe I
By Marc Chagall
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Marc Chagall
Title: The Circus
Portfolio: Mourlot Lithographe I
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1960
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 21 7/8" x 18 7/8"
Image Size: 12 1/2" x 9 1/2"
...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Bible : Jericho's Spies in the Moolight - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #244)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, IDF
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
The Bible, Jericho's Spies in the Moolight, 1960
Original lithograph (Mourlot Workshop)
On paper 36 x 26.5 cm (c. 14.2 x 10.2 in)
Second illustration on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Cain and Abel - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Bible : The Escape of David - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #250)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, IDF
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
The Bible, The escape of David, 1960
Original lithograph (Mourlot Workshop)
On paper 36 x 26.5 cm (c. 14.2 x 10.2 in)
Second illustration on the back, se...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
De Mauvais Sujets - Planche III
By Marc Chagall
Located in OPOLE, PL
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - De Mauvais Sujets - Planche III
Etching and aquatint from 1958.
An unnumbered and unsigned copy from a limited edition of 153.
Dimensions of sheet: 43.5 x 32.5 cm
Dimensions in frame: 63.2 x 53.2 cm
Publisher: Les Bibliophiles de l’Union Française, Paris.
Printer: Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut, Paris.
Reference: Cramer 35
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This original color etching comes from De Mauvais Sujets ("The Bad Subjects"), a 1958 illustrated portfolio that paired Marc Chagall’s artwork...
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1950s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
David Saved by Michal - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Woman Juggler, from 1960 Mourlot Lithographe I
By Marc Chagall
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Marc Chagall
Title: Woman Juggler
Portfolio: Mourlot Lithographe I
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1960
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 21 7/8" x 18 7/8"
Image Size: 12 1/2" x 9 1/...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Adam and Eve Banished from the Paradise - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Nimrod - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, so signature.
On bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade, Paris.
Ref. Mourlot,...
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1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
Sarah and the Angels - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Bible : Adam and Eve banished from Paradise - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, IDF
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
The Bible, Adam and Eve banished from Paradise
Original lithography (Daeger Workshop)
On paper 36 x 26.5 cm (c. 14.2 x 10.2 in)
Second illustration on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Ahasuerus Sends Vasthi Away - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Sarah and the Angels - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, no signature.
Héliogravure on bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade on the A...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
"Moses with the Tablets of Law" original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1956 for a special edition devoted exclusively to Chagall's original Bible art. Size: 1...
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Jonah and the Whale - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, no signature.
Héliogravure on bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade on the A...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
The Prophet - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, so signature.
Héliogravure on bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade, Paris.
...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
Bible : Isaiah's vision, 1939 - Original Etching
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, IDF
Marc Chagall (1887-1958)
Bible : Isaiah's vision (Vision d'Esaïe), 1939
Original etching
Printed signature in the plate
On Montval vellum, 44 x 33.5 cm (c. 17.3 x 13.1 inch)
INFORM...
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1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
The Flood - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, so signature.
On bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade, Paris.
Ref. Mourlot,...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
Rachel has Stolen the Idols of Her Father - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Marc Chagall in 1960 to illustrate "The Bible".
Edition of 6500, published by Tériade in no. 33 and 34 of the Art Magazine Verve.
Printed by Mourlot a...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Language of the Prophet - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, so signature.
On bot sheets, recto and verso.
Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade, Paris.
Ref. Mourlot,...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Photogravure
Fine Art Prints for Sale — Animal Prints, Abstract Prints, Nude Prints and Other Prints
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
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