Marc Chagall, The Violinist, from Color of Love, 1958 (after)
1958

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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Violoneux (The Violinist), from the folio Couleur amour, 13 Aquarelles, Gouaches, Lavis (Color of Love, 13 Watercolors, Gouaches, Washes), originates from the 1958 edition published by Au Vent d'Arles, Paris, and New York Graphic Society, Greenwich and Milan, and rendered and printed by Atelier Daniel Jacomet, Paris, June 15, 1958. Le Violoneux reflects Chagalls enduring fascination with music and memory, portraying a violinist suspended in a lyrical dreamscape that merges sound, color, and emotion. The composition evokes the rhythms of village life and the poetic nostalgia of Chagalls Vitebsk, transforming musical harmony into visual poetry through his signature palette of radiant blues, greens, and reds. Executed as a lithograph and pochoir on papier a la cuve du Moulin Richard de Bas specialement filigrane pour cette edition paper, this work measures 19.69 x 15.75 inches. Signed in the plate, as issued. The edition exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship of Atelier Daniel Jacomet, one of Frances foremost studios specializing in pochoir and printmaking. Artwork Details: Artist: After Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Le Violoneux (The Violinist), from the folio Couleur amour, 13 Aquarelles, Gouaches, Lavis (Color of Love, 13 Watercolors, Gouaches, Washes), 1958 Medium: Lithograph and pochoir on papier a la cuve du Moulin Richard de Bas specialement filigrane pour cette edition paper Dimensions: 19.69 x 15.75 inches (50 x 40 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate, as issued Date: 1958 Publisher: Au Vent d'Arles, Paris, and New York Graphic Society, Greenwich and Milan Printer: Atelier Daniel Jacomet, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Couleur amour, 13 Aquarelles, Gouaches, Lavis (Color of Love, 13 Watercolors, Gouaches, Washes), published by Au Vent d'Arles, Paris, and New York Graphic Society, Greenwich and Milan; rendered and printed by Atelier Daniel Jacomet, Paris, June 15, 1958 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), Couleur amour was directed by Daniel Jacomet on papier a la cuve du Moulin Richard de Bas specialement filigrane pour cette edition. The preface to this hand-composed album in Garamont Corps 24 has been completed to print on June 15, 1958 on the presses of L'Imprimerie Union in Paris. CCC numbered examples were drawn at the press of I to CCC, and XX examples outside trade marked I to XX. About the Publication: Couleur amour, 13 Aquarelles, Gouaches, Lavis (Color of Love, 13 Watercolors, Gouaches, Washes), published in 1958 by Au Vent d'Arles, Paris, and New York Graphic Society, Greenwich and Milan, stands among the most refined pochoir suites of mid-century modernism. Printed and directed by Daniel Jacomet at Atelier Daniel Jacomet, one of Frances foremost studios specializing in pochoir and printmaking, the portfolio exemplifies the synthesis of fine art and artisanal craft that defined the golden age of Parisian illustrated editions. Conceived as a visual poem on the theme of love, Couleur amour unites Chagalls romantic imagery with the delicate layering of gouache, watercolor, and wash techniques, rendered with exquisite fidelity through the pochoir process. The publication was printed on papier a la cuve du Moulin Richard de Bas specialement filigrane pour cette edition, a handcrafted paper produced by one of Frances oldest mills, and completed on June 15, 1958 at L'Imprimerie Union, Paris. Issued in an edition of CCC numbered examples and XX hors commerce copies, Couleur amour exemplifies the enduring collaboration between Chagall and Jacomet, whose partnership yielded some of the most celebrated artists editions and albums of the 20th century. 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, Chagalls 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 Sothebys New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Le Violoneux, Couleur amour 1958, Chagall Jacomet pochoir, Chagall Moulin Richard de Bas, Chagall Au Vent d'Arles, Chagall New York Graphic Society, Chagall collectible print.

Creation Year:
1958
Dimensions:
Height: 19.69 in (50.02 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph,Stencil
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985, French)
Period:
1950-1959
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465215443622