Marc Chagall

1962 original exhibition poster by Marc Chagall - Chagall et la Bible

1962

In 1959, Marc Chagall, one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century, created a striking lithographic poster to promote his exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, a branch of the Palais du Louvre in Paris. This poster, like much of Chagall's work, is a dreamlike exploration of color and whimsical imagery, inviting viewers into a world where reality and fantasy blend effortlessly. Chagall’s unmistakable style, with its vivid use of color, ethereal figures, and playful compositions, is fully on display in this piece. The poster, dominated by a striking red background, features an intimate arrangement of black line drawings that depict an array of elements central to Chagall’s thematic universe: the human figure, animals, and symbols of both folklore and the circus. A delicate face, rendered with flowing lines, is paired with a central figure of a child joyously balancing on a horse, a nod to Chagall's fascination with circus life, which he often saw as a metaphor for the artist’s own role in society — balancing the highs and lows of life. The poster’s composition feels almost spontaneous, as if Chagall’s hand sketched these figures in a dreamlike reverie. The flowing lines capture both movement and emotion, while the bold red background evokes passion, intensity, and warmth, which are central to Chagall’s painterly language. His characteristic inclusion of whimsical figures and fantastical creatures contributes to the overall sense of wonder. This exhibition poster is an artwork in its own right. Chagall had a unique relationship with posters and printmaking; he understood the power of these mediums not just as functional tools for advertisement but as an extension of his creative vision. As such, this poster doesn’t merely promote the exhibition—it embodies the playful, imaginative spirit of the works that were on display within the museum’s walls. Chagall’s work often blurred the boundaries between fine art and folk art, drawing from Russian and Jewish traditions, as well as modernist movements. His use of bold color and fantastical imagery placed him in a unique position within the world of modern art, earning him international acclaim. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs exhibition poster...

In the realm of artistic mastery, Marc Chagall emerges as a luminary, renowned for his ethereal and enchanting creations. Born in Vitebsk, Russia, in 1887, Chagall's artistic journey took him from the bohemian streets of Montmartre to the global stage. A trailblazer in the world of modern art, Chagall's work is characterized by a harmonious blend of whimsy, symbolism, and a deep connection to his Jewish heritage. The 1956 Kunsthalle Bern poster...

The 1975 original poster by Marc Chagall for the Musée National Message Biblique is a remarkable fusion of fine art and printmaking, embodying the deep spirituality and vivid imagina...

The original exhibition poster by Marc Chagall, titled "Oeuvre gravée" at the Galerie Berggruen in 1967, stands as a testament to the artist's mastery of printmaking and his enduring...

Lithograph on brown-toned cardboard, no signature. Héliogravure  on bot sheets, recto and verso. Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade on the...

Lithograph Exhibition Print for The Galerie Maeght Paris, printed in France in 1972 in an unnumbered limited edition by Atelier Mourlot. Features ...

Framed exhibition poster of Russian born French modernist artist Marc Chagall, who was commissioned in 1931 to illustrate the New Testament and used it as an excuse to visit Holy Land. "And in the East I found unexpectedly the Bible and a part of my very being". The exhibition ran from the 6th of November to the 31st of March 1970...

Artist: Marc Chagall Medium: Lithographic Poster, 1977 Dimensions: 30 x 20.75 in, 76.2 x 52.7 cm