Items Similar to Marc Chagall, The Painter and the Donkey, from Derriere le miroir, 1969

Marc Chagall - Marc Chagall, Nude with Necklace, from Derriere le miroir, 1972

Marc Chagall - Marc Chagall, The Dance, from Derriere le miroir, 1964

Marc Chagall - Marc Chagall, Red Face and Bird, from Derriere le miroir, 1972

Marc Chagall - Marc Chagall, The Blue Rooster, from Derriere le miroir, 1958

Marc Chagall - Marc Chagall, The Artist and the City, from Derriere le miroir, 1981

Marc Chagall - Marc Chagall, The Farm and the Blue Sky, from Derriere le miroir, 1977

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 12

Marc Chagall, The Painter and the Donkey, from Derriere le miroir, 1969
1969

$716

$1,49552% Off

£556.51

£1,161.9852% Off

€630.12

€1,315.6752% Off

CA$1,023.03

CA$2,136.0752% Off

A$1,113.84

A$2,325.6852% Off

CHF 583.19

CHF 1,217.6952% Off

MX$13,369.72

MX$27,915.8352% Off

NOK 7,360.20

NOK 15,368.0252% Off

SEK 6,901.44

SEK 14,410.1352% Off

DKK 4,705.48

DKK 9,824.9852% Off

About the Item

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Peintre et l’Ane (The Painter and the Donkey), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 182, originates from the 1969 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1969. Le Peintre et l’Ane exemplifies Chagall’s poetic humor and allegorical depth, portraying the timeless relationship between the artist, his muse, and the act of creation itself. Through vivid color and dreamlike composition, Chagall transforms the simple imagery of painter and donkey into a profound meditation on imagination, labor, and joy—the universal harmony between art and life. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Le Peintre et l’Ane (The Painter and the Donkey), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 182 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.88 cm), with centerfold as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1969 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Mourlot, Fernand, and Marc Chagall. *Chagall Lithographe V: 1969–1973.* Andre Sauret, 1984, illustration 605. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 182, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1969 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), Marc Chagall executed for this issue of "Behind the Mirror," two original lithographs in color, the cover and pages 4 and 5, which were printed at l'imprimerie Mourlot. All other illustrations were printed at l'imprimerie Arte. A luxury edition on velin de Rives limited to CL numbered examples were drawn. About the Publication: Derriere le miroir (Behind the Mirror) was one of the most important art publications of the 20th century, created and published by Maeght Editeur in Paris from 1946 to 1982. Founded by the visionary art dealer and publisher Aime Maeght, the series served as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in its own right, uniting original lithographs by leading modern and contemporary artists with critical essays, poetry, and design of the highest quality. Printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and Arte, Derriere le miroir became synonymous with the artistic vanguard of postwar Europe. Each issue was devoted to a single artist or theme and published to accompany exhibitions at the Galerie Maeght in Paris, featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, and Alberto Giacometti, among others. The publication reflected Maeght’s belief that art should be both accessible and elevated—an ideal realized through its luxurious production values, meticulous printing, and collaboration with the greatest creative minds of its time. The 1969 issue devoted to Chagall, *Le Peintre et l’Ane*, captures the artist’s lifelong fascination with imagination and symbolism, rendered in radiant color and poetic movement. As with all Maeght editions, this issue exemplifies the harmony between literature, design, and fine art that made Derriere le miroir a cornerstone of 20th-century art publishing. 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 Le Peintre et l’Ane 1969, Chagall Derriere le miroir No. 182, Chagall Mourlot lithograph, Chagall Maeght Editeur, Chagall velin paper, Chagall collectible print.

Creation Year:
1969
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Expressionist
After:
Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985, French)
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465213871712

20% Off

Free Shipping

1960s French School Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall
XXe Siecle-Hommage a Marc Chagall, 1969

$600

Homage to Marc Chagall, from XXe Siecle

By Marc Chagall

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Marc Chagall Title: Homage to Marc Chagall Portfolio: XXe Siecle Medium: Lithograph Year: 1969 Edition: Unnumbered Framed Size: 20 1/2" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size: 12" x 9 1/2" Im...

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall
Homage to Marc Chagall, from XXe Siecle, 1969

$995

$280 Sale Price

20% Off

Celui qui dit les choses sans rien dire, Planche XII

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Celui qui dit les choses sans rien dire, Planche XII Etching and aquatint from 1976. An unnumbered and unsigned copy in black, outside from signed editio...

Category