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"David and Absalom" original lithograph

"David and Absalom" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference M 133. This beautiful color lithograph was printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1956 for a special editi...

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1950s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

"Le poisson bleu" original lithograph

"Le poisson bleu" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 198. Printed in 1957 at the Mourlot atelier and published in Paris by Maeght. This charming composition is one of the origin...

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1950s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Lion Judah, Original Lithograph, 1962, Modern, Excellent
Lion Judah, Original Lithograph, 1962, Modern, Excellent

Lion Judah, Original Lithograph, 1962, Modern, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Lion Judah Lithograph from 1962. Printed by Mourlot.. Dimensions of work: 32 x 24 cm. Publisher: André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Reference: Mourlot 365. T...

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1960s Symbolist More Prints

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Lithograph

The Candlestick, Original Lithograph, 1962, Modern, Excellent
The Candlestick, Original Lithograph, 1962, Modern, Excellent

The Candlestick, Original Lithograph, 1962, Modern, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - The Candlestick Lithograph from 1962. Printed by Mourlot.. Dimensions of work: 32 x 24 cm. Publisher: André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Reference: Mourlot 36...

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1960s Symbolist More Prints

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Lithograph

"The Angel" original lithograph

"The Angel" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1960 by the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (320 x 244 mm). Not signed.

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1960s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

The Spy (Prochka) - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #46
The Spy (Prochka) - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #46

The Spy (Prochka) - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #46

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Spy (Prochka), 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 37.5 x 28cm (c. 14.6 x ...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Gathering of Farmers - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #26
Gathering of Farmers - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #26

Gathering of Farmers - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #26

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Gathering of Farmers, 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 37.5 x 28cm (c. 14.6...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Contracts Office - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #61
The Contracts Office - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #61

The Contracts Office - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #61

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Contracts Office, 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 37.5 x 28cm (c. 14.6...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Ar the Church - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #90
Ar the Church - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #90

Ar the Church - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #90

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Ar the Church, 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 37.5 x 28cm (c. 14.6 x 11 i...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Bible : The Angel - Original Lithograph
The Bible : The Angel - Original Lithograph

The Bible : The Angel - Original Lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Bible, The Angel Original lithography (Mourlot Workshop) On paper 37 x 26.5 cm (c. 14.5 x 10.2 in) REFERENCE: Catalogue raisonné Chagall Lithographe...

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

"Sarah and Abimelech"  original lithograph

"Sarah and Abimelech" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1960 for a special edition devoted exclusively to Chagall's original Bible art. Size: 1...

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1960s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Night Bouquet - Original lithograph (Mourlot #693)
Night Bouquet - Original lithograph (Mourlot #693)

Night Bouquet - Original lithograph (Mourlot #693)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc CHAGALL Night Bouquet, 1973 Original lithograph Unsigned Exhibition proof On BFK Rives vellum, 88 x 64 cm (c. 37 x 26 in) REFERENCE: Sorlier Catalogue Raisonné #693 Very good...

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1960s Modern Interior Prints

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Lithograph

The Traffic Accident - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #31
The Traffic Accident - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #31

The Traffic Accident - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #31

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Traffic Accident (Collision on the Way), 1948 Original etching Unsigned Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 28 x 37.5 cm (c. 11...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Funeral Procession - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #92
The Funeral Procession - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #92

The Funeral Procession - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #92

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Funeral Procession (The Prosecutor's Funeral), 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arche...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Golden Goose - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #153
The Golden Goose - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #153

The Golden Goose - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #153

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Golden Goose, 1952 Original etching Unsigned Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15 x 11.8 in) REFERENCES : Cata...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Elegant girl - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #168
The Elegant girl - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #168

The Elegant girl - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #168

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Elegant girl, 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15 x 11.8 in) REFEREN...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Two Roosters - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #173
The Two Roosters - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #173

The Two Roosters - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #173

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Two Roosters, 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15 x 11.8 in) REFEREN...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

"Maternite au Centaure" original lithograph

"Maternite au Centaure" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 195. Printed in 1957 at the Mourlot atelier and published in Paris by Maeght. This charming composition is one of the origin...

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1950s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

The Two Goats - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #192
The Two Goats - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #192

The Two Goats - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #192

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Two Goats, 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15 x 11.8 in) REFERENCES...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Sick Deer - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #193
The Sick Deer - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #193

The Sick Deer - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #193

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Sick Deer, 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15 x 11.8 in) REFERENCES...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Lioness's Funeral - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #184
The Lioness's Funeral - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #184

The Lioness's Funeral - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #184

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Lioness's Funeral, 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15 x 11.8 in) RE...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

A Festive Table - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #38
A Festive Table - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #38

A Festive Table - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #38

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) A Festive Table (A Table Full of Food), 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 37...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

A Rough Nap - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #93
A Rough Nap - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #93

A Rough Nap - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #93

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) A Rough Nap (Chichikov Lay Down on his Desk), 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vel...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Two Slavic Dancers - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #76
Two Slavic Dancers - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #76

Two Slavic Dancers - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #76

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Two Slavic dancers (Charming Ladies in Every Way), 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arche...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Raven's Daydream - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #112
The Raven's Daydream - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #112

The Raven's Daydream - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #112

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Raven's Daydream (The Raven Trying to Imitate the Eagle), 1952 Original etching Unsigned Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Bible : Salomon's Prayer - Original Lithograph
The Bible : Salomon's Prayer - Original Lithograph

The Bible : Salomon's Prayer - Original Lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Bible, Salomon's Prayer Original lithography (Mourlot Workshop) On paper 37 x 26.5 cm (c. 14.5 x 10.2 in) A second illustration on the back, see photo...

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Jacques Guérin, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1959, Framed
Jacques Guérin, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1959, Framed

Jacques Guérin, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1959, Framed

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Jacques Guérin Lithograph from 1959. Dimensions of sheet: 20.3 x 31.8 cm Dimensions in frame: 53.2 x 43.2 cm Printer: F. Mourlot, Paris. Reference: Cr...

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Amour, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1972, Signed, Excellent
Amour, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1972, Signed, Excellent

Amour, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1972, Signed, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Amour Lithograph from 1972. The edition of 20/30 on Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 57.5 x 42 cm. Hand signed. Reference: Mourlot 645. The work is ...

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1970s Symbolist More Prints

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Lithograph

Sailors, Net Fishing - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #189
Sailors, Net Fishing - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #189

Sailors, Net Fishing - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #189

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : Sailors, Net Fishing (The Fish and the Shepherd Playing the Flute), 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK ...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Funeral Procession Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #170
The Funeral Procession Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #170

The Funeral Procession Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #170

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Funeral Procession (The Priest and the Dead Man), 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 3...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Hunted Deer - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #154
The Hunted Deer - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #154

The Hunted Deer - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #154

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Hunted Deer (The Deer and the Vineyard), 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

By the Sea - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #134
By the Sea - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #134

By the Sea - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #134

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : By the Sea (The Camel and the Floating Sticks), 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Sculptor's Studio - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #183
The Sculptor's Studio - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #183

The Sculptor's Studio - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #183

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Sculptor's Studio (The Sculptor and the Statue of Jupiter), 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rive...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Shoemaker's Workshop - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #171
The Shoemaker's Workshop - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #171

The Shoemaker's Workshop - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #171

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Shoemaker's Workshop (The Shoemaker and the Financier), 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives ve...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

"Tablets of Law" original lithograph

"Tablets of Law" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: M 365. Executed by Chagall for the Jerusalem Windows portfolio and printed in Paris in 1962 at the atelier Mourlot. Size: 12 3/4 x 9...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Master's Eye - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #143
The Master's Eye - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #143

The Master's Eye - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #143

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Master's Eye, 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15 x 11.8 in) REFEREN...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

"Le coq rouge" original lithograph

"Le coq rouge" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 203. Printed in 1957 at the Mourlot atelier and published in Paris by Maeght. This charming composition is one of the origin...

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1950s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

"Nature morte brune" original lithograph

"Nature morte brune" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 205. This charming composition is one of the original lithographs Chagall contributed for a volume by Jacques Lassaigne, pub...

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1950s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

"Cain and Abel" original lithograph

"Cain and Abel" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for the art revue Verve in 1960 for a special edition devoted exclusively to Chagall's original Bibl...

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1960s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Fables, Original Etching. Modern, 1952, Framed, Excellent

Fables, Original Etching. Modern, 1952, Framed, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Fables Etching from 1952. Sold Framed. Size in frame: 49.5 x 44 cm Reference: Cramer 22. Dimensions of work: 34.5 x 28.5 cm. Publisher: Tériade, Paris...

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Etching

Fables, Original Etching, Modern, 1952, Framed, Excellent
Fables, Original Etching, Modern, 1952, Framed, Excellent

Fables, Original Etching, Modern, 1952, Framed, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Fables Etching from 1952. Sold Framed. Size in frame: 49.5 x 44 cm Reference: Cramer 22. Dimensions of work: 34.5 x 28.5 cm. Publisher: Tériade, Paris...

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Etching

"Moses and his People" original lithograph

"Moses and his People" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Executed in 1973 for the "The Biblical Message of Marc Chagall" and printed in Paris by Mourlot on wove paper.

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1970s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Bible : Isaiah's vision, 1939 - Original Etching
Bible : Isaiah's vision, 1939 - Original Etching

Bible : Isaiah's vision, 1939 - Original Etching

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1958) Bible : Isaiah's vision (Vision d'Esaïe), 1939 Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Montval vellum, 44 x 33.5 cm (c. 17.3 x 13.1 inch) INFORM...

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1930s Figurative Prints

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Etching

Reading by Candlelight - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #51
Reading by Candlelight - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #51

Reading by Candlelight - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #51

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Reading by Candlelight (Pliouchkine in Search of His Papers), 1948 Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 28 x 37.5 cm (c. 11 x 14.6 in...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

"Vision of Paris" original lithograph

"Vision of Paris" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 81. Printed in 1952 at the atelier Mourlot for the art revue Verve (Volume 7, Number 27-28) and published in Paris by Teriad...

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1950s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Poèmes, Planche XVII, Original Woodcut, Modern, 1968, Excellent
Poèmes, Planche XVII, Original Woodcut, Modern, 1968, Excellent

Poèmes, Planche XVII, Original Woodcut, Modern, 1968, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Reference: Cramer 74 -- This original woodcut belongs to Poèmes, Marc Chagall’s luminous and introspective 1968 artist’s book, where image and verse flow together in lyrical harmony.

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1960s Symbolist More Prints

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Woodcut

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Marc Chagall for sale on 1stDibs

Described by art critic Robert Hughes as "the quintessential Jewish artist of the twentieth century," the Russian-French modernist Marc Chagall worked in nearly every artistic medium. Influenced by Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism and Surrealism, he developed his own distinctive style, combining avant-garde techniques and motifs with elements drawn from Eastern European Jewish folk art.

Born Moishe Segal in 1887, in Belarus (then part of the Russian empire), Chagall is often celebrated for his figurative paintings, but he also produced stained-glass windows for the cathedrals of Reims and Metz, in France; for the United Nations, in New York; and for the Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, as well as book illustrations, stage sets, ceramics, tapestries and fine-art prints. Characterized by a bold color palette and whimsical imagery, his works are often narrative, depicting small-village scenes and quotidian moments of peasant life, as in his late painting The Flight into Egypt from 1980.

Before World War I, Chagall traveled between St. Petersburg, Paris and Berlin. When the conflict broke out, he returned to Soviet-occupied Belarus, where he founded the Vitebsk Arts College before leaving again for Paris in 1922. He fled to the United States during World War II but in 1947 returned to France, where he spent the rest of his life. His peripatetic career left its mark on his style, which was distinctly international, incorporating elements from each of the cultures he experienced.

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