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The Magic Flute La flute enchantée - Mozart Magic Metropolitan Opera New York

1967

$57,900
£43,581.38
€50,125.95
CA$81,469.51
A$89,317.13
CHF 46,809.73
MX$1,084,661.59
NOK 584,008.32
SEK 552,684.73
DKK 374,128.71

About the Item

This lithograph is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Marc Chagall" at the lower right image. It is also hand numbered 44 in pencil from the edition of 200, at the lower left margin. There were also 50 impressions numbered with Roman numerals. It was printed by Charles Sorlier and published by Mourlot Imprimeur, Paris in 1964. Inscribed in the stone ‘D'après Marc Chagall - Ch. Sorlier Grav.’ in the lower left image. Note: This magnificent large-scale lithograph was created from a study for "Les sources de la musique" [The Sources of Music] in 1967. The subject was also used as the basis of a renowned poster (with text) announcing the premiere of Mozart's "Magic Flute" on 19 February 1967 held at the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Chagall was also responsible for creating and designing both the set and the performers’ costumes. Literature: Sorlier, C. (1984). Chagall Lithographs. Vol. V 1974 - 1979. Crown Publishers, Inc.: New York. Reference: Sorlier 38. Condition: Very good condition. Pale time-staining at the extreme sheet edges. Pale backboard staining, verso.
  • Creation Year:
    1967
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 26.3 in (66.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • After:
    Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985, French)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU18015373732

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