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Marc Chagall, Odysseus macht sich bekannt, from Homer, Die Odyssee (after)

1989

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About the Item

This exceptional lithograph after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Odysseus macht sich bekannt (Odysseus Reveals Himself), originates from the distinguished German edition of Homer’s Die Odyssee (The Odyssey). Published in 1989 by Daco-Verlag Günter Bläse, Stuttgart, and printed by Lichtdruck AG, Zürich, Dielsdorf, the work represents a masterful second edition of Chagall’s original lithographs created for the 1974–75 French edition of L’Odyssée. This powerful scene captures the dramatic moment Odysseus reveals his true identity after years of disguise and exile, rendered with Chagall’s unmistakable emotional depth, luminous color, and poetic vision. Printed on 250 g/m² Bütten Papierwerke Miliani AG, Fabriano paper, measuring 14.88 x 11.69 inches (37.8 x 29.7 cm), Odysseus macht sich bekannt (Odysseus Reveals Himself) showcases the artist’s masterful interplay of color, composition, and narrative. Produced with the authorization of Vava Chagall, this edition exemplifies the enduring beauty and mythological richness that define Chagall’s work. A superb choice for collectors of Marc Chagall prints, modern art, and literary illustration, this piece stands as a radiant fusion of art and mythology. Artwork details: Artist: After Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Odysseus macht sich bekannt (Odysseus Reveals Himself), from Homer, Die Odyssee (The Odyssey) Medium: Lithograph on 250 g/m² Bütten Papierwerke Miliani AG, Fabriano paper Dimensions: 14.88 x 11.69 inches (37.8 x 29.7 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1989 Publisher: Daco-Verlag Günter Bläse, Stuttgart Printer: Lichtdruck AG, Zürich, Dielsdorf, September 1989 Condition: Well preserved overall, with condition consistent with its age and medium Provenance: From the authorized German edition Homer, Die Odyssee (The Odyssey), 1989 © Daco-Verlag Günter Bläse, Stuttgart Notes: From the folio Homer, Die Odyssee (The Odyssey), Von Vava Chagall, authorized German edition in two volumes with 43 color lithographs and 39 monochrome renderings of the original lithographs by Marc Chagall, 1989. Published by Daco-Verlag Günter Bläse, Stuttgart; printed by Lichtdruck AG, Zürich, Dielsdorf, September 1989. Excerpted from the folio (translated from German): The French edition L’Odyssée, with the original lithographs by Marc Chagall, was published in 1974/75 in a CCL-example edition by Fernand Mourlot, Paris. In 1989, with the authorization of Mrs. Vava Chagall, the German-language edition of The Odyssey in two volumes was published by Daco-Verlag Günter Bläse, Stuttgart. Volume I contains songs I–XII with 20 color lithographs (including 4 double-page spreads) and 19 gray lithographs. Volume II contains songs XIII–XXIV with 23 color lithographs (including 2 double-page spreads) and 20 gray lithographs. For the German text, the prose translation by Wolfgang Schadewaldt was chosen with the permission of Rowohlt Taschenbuch Verlag, Reinbek near Hamburg. Set design in Berthold Garamond Antiqua by F+M Bauer, Stuttgart. Printing production was carried out by Lichtdruck AG in Zürich/Dielsdorf. The color lithographs were reproduced in 8–12 colors using the raster-free Granolitho process. The 210 g Bütten paper was specially produced by Papierwerke Miliani AG in Fabriano, Italy. Bookbinding was executed by Atelier Stemmle AG, Zürich. Cover design by Stephan Götz. Publishing manager: Peter Steinbach. The circulation of the German-language edition was MMD examples, with some examples marked H.C. (hors commerce) reserved for the publisher and his staff. About the artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Russian-French modernist painter whose visionary style blended Cubism, Fauvism, and Surrealism with deeply personal symbolism drawn from Jewish folklore, biblical themes, and village life. Born in Vitebsk, Belarus, and later active in Paris, Chagall developed a poetic visual language marked by floating figures, vibrant color, and dreamlike compositions that transcend time and place. His work reflects a synthesis of memory, spirituality, and emotion, positioning him as one of the most expressive and influential artists of the twentieth century. Chagall’s paintings, stained glass, and prints are housed in major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, and the Chagall Museum in Nice. Revered for his fusion of imagination and modernist innovation, his art continues to captivate collectors worldwide. The highest auction price for a Chagall artwork is USD 28,453,000, achieved by Les Amoureux (1928) at Sotheby’s New York in 2017. Marc Chagall Odysseus macht sich bekannt, Odysseus Reveals Himself, Chagall Die Odyssee, Chagall The Odyssey, Marc Chagall lithograph, Chagall 1989 Daco-Verlag edition, Chagall Homer Odyssey, Chagall Bütten paper Fabriano, Chagall German edition Vava Chagall, modern art print, 20th century art, Lichtdruck AG Zurich, Daco-Verlag Günter Bläse Stuttgart, collectible Chagall, Marc Chagall after lithograph, Chagall mythological art, Chagall Odysseus illustration.
  • Creation Year:
    1989
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.88 in (37.8 cm)Width: 11.69 in (29.7 cm)
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  • After:
    Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985, French)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1465217055712

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