Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall, The Accordionist, from Chagall, 1957
1957

Name: Marc Chagall, The Accordionist, from Chagall, 1957
Brand: Marc Chagall
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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L’Accordeoniste (The Accordionist), from the album Chagall, originates from the 1957 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1957. This lyrical composition captures Chagall’s deep affection for music as a universal language of emotion and spirit. In L’Accordeoniste, a musician sits at the heart of a dreamlike tableau, surrounded by floating figures and luminous color harmonies. The rhythmic folds of the accordion echo the pulse of life itself, resonating with Chagall’s enduring belief in art as an expression of joy, memory, and transcendence. Through his radiant palette and poetic symbolism, Chagall transforms the familiar into the eternal, bridging the worlds of folk tradition and modern expression. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 9.06 x 15.75 inches (23.01 x 40 cm), with centerfold as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superior craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, celebrated for its collaborations with the foremost modern artists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: L’Accordeoniste (The Accordionist), from Chagall, 1957 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 9.06 x 15.75 inches (23.01 x 40 cm), with centerfold as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1957 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Chagall, Marc, and Julien Cain. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, Editeur, 1960, illustration 204. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, 1957 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue de Teheran, Paris VIII. The original color lithographs were drawn by Mourlot Freres. The photographs of the works printed are of Y. Hervochon, M. Routhier, Draeger. Copyright 1957. About the Publication: The 1957 album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, stands among the defining collaborations between artist, printer, and publisher in 20th-century art. Each lithograph in the volume embodies Chagall’s poetic synthesis of emotion, color, and form, translating his painterly lyricism into the intimate language of print. Through the meticulous skill of Mourlot’s master printers, Chagall’s vibrant compositions were rendered with unparalleled fidelity, preserving the texture and luminosity of his original designs. Under the direction of Aime Maeght, this album represents the creative flowering of postwar French art publishing—an enduring celebration of artistic imagination, craftsmanship, and collaboration. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall L’Accordeoniste, Chagall Mourlot Freres, Chagall Maeght Editeur, Chagall 1957 lithograph, Chagall velin, Chagall collectible print, Chagall modernist lithograph.

Creator:
Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985, French)
Creation Year:
1957
Dimensions:
Height: 9.06 in (23.02 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Expressionist
Period:
1950-1959
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465216407942