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Marc Chagall, The Purple Rooster, from Derriere le miroir, 1962
1962

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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Coq Violet (The Purple Rooster), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 132, originates from the 1962 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1962. Le Coq Violet captures Chagall’s poetic fusion of color, folklore, and imagination, uniting the pastoral and the mystical in a vision that celebrates renewal, fertility, and creative vitality. The composition radiates with Chagall’s signature chromatic brilliance and dreamlike balance between the real and the fantastical. 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 Coq Violet (The Purple Rooster), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 132 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: 1962 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne des Livres Illustres. Patrick Cramer Editeur, 1995, illustration 50; Mourlot, Fernand, and Marc Chagall. Chagall Lithographe III: 1962–1968. Andre Sauret, 1969, illustration 356. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 132, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1962 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 1962 issue dedicated to Marc Chagall, Le Coq Violet, exemplifies the artist’s lyrical exploration of color and symbolism, evoking themes of love, faith, and the continuity of life through his timeless visual poetry. 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 Coq Violet 1962, Chagall Derriere le miroir No. 132, Chagall Mourlot lithograph, Chagall Maeght Editeur, Chagall velin paper, Chagall collectible print.

Creation Year:

1962

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:

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1972 Marc Chagall 'Derriere le Miroir, no.198, pg 14, 15'

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Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm ) Image Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additional Detai...

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