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The Fables Chagall

From the suite "Les Fables De La Fontaine" original etching
From the suite "Les Fables De La Fontaine" original etching

From the suite "Les Fables De La Fontaine" original etching

By Marc Chagall

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Marc Chagall (Russian, 1887-1985) Title: From the suite "Les Fables De La Fontaine" Year: 1927 Medium: Original etching Edition: fom the unumbered edition of 200 Paper: Mont...

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Two Bulls And The Frog, From the suite Les Fables De La Fontaine
The Two Bulls And The Frog, From the suite Les Fables De La Fontaine

The Two Bulls And The Frog, From the suite Les Fables De La Fontaine

By Marc Chagall

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Marc Chagall (Russian, 1887-1985) Title: The Two Bulls And The Frog Year: 1927 Medium: Original etching Edition: fom the unumbered edition of 200 Paper: Japan Image (plate m...

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Early 20th Century Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Le Geai Pare des Plumes du Paon, From the suite Les Fables De La Fontaine
Le Geai Pare des Plumes du Paon, From the suite Les Fables De La Fontaine

Le Geai Pare des Plumes du Paon, From the suite Les Fables De La Fontaine

By Marc Chagall

Located in San Francisco, CA

Framed size is 26 x23 inches Description: From the suite les Fables De La Fontaine, created in 1927 for Ambroise Vollard Editions and published in 1952 by Teriade.

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

l' Avare Qui a Perdu son Tresor,  From the suite Les Fables De La Fontaine
l' Avare Qui a Perdu son Tresor,  From the suite Les Fables De La Fontaine

l' Avare Qui a Perdu son Tresor, From the suite Les Fables De La Fontaine

By Marc Chagall

Located in San Francisco, CA

Framed size is 25 x22.75 inches Description: From the suite les Fables De La Fontaine, created in 1927 for Ambroise Vollard Editions and published in 1952 by Teriade.

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Rat and the Elephant - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #179
The Rat and the Elephant - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #179

The Rat and the Elephant - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #179

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Rat and the Elephant, 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Montval vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15.5 x 12 in) With COA of the gallery and photo...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Wolf and The Lamb - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #98
The Wolf and The Lamb - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #98

The Wolf and The Lamb - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #98

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Wolf and The Lamb, 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Numbered 61 / 85 On Montval vellum 39 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) With COA of the gal...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Child and The Professor - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #104
The Child and The Professor - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #104

The Child and The Professor - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #104

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Child and The Professor , 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Numbered 61 / 85 On Montval vellum 39 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) With COA of th...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Goats and the Lion - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #198
The Goats and the Lion - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #198

The Goats and the Lion - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #198

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Goats and the Lion, 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Numbered 61 / 85 On Montval vellum 39 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) With COA of the gal...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Fox and The Stork - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #102
The Fox and The Stork - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #102

The Fox and The Stork - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #102

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Fox and The Stork , 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Numbered 61 / 85 On Montval vellum 39 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) With COA of the gall...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The two mules - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #197
The two mules - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #197

The two mules - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #197

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The two mules , 1952 Original etching Numbered 61 / 85 On Montval vellum 39 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) With COA of the gallery and photocopy of the justification ...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Bird Harmed by an Arrow - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #108
The Bird Harmed by an Arrow - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #108

The Bird Harmed by an Arrow - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #108

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Bird Harmed by an Arrow , 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Numbered 61 / 85 On Montval vellum 39 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) With COA of th...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

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Marc Chagall, Le Charlatan from the Fables de La Fontaine, Paris, 1927-1930
Marc Chagall, Le Charlatan from the Fables de La Fontaine, Paris, 1927-1930

Marc Chagall, Le Charlatan from the Fables de La Fontaine, Paris, 1927-1930

By Ambroise Vollard, Marc Chagall, Maurice Potin

Located in Vienna, Vienna

The illustration named 'Le Charlatan' was issued by Marc Chagall for Ambroise Vollard for the book 'Les Fables de la Fontaine'.

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Prints

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Paper

The Fables of La Fontaine, 100 handsigned etchings
The Fables of La Fontaine, 100 handsigned etchings

The Fables of La Fontaine, 100 handsigned etchings

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887–1985, France) Portfolio: The Fables of La Fontaine, 1952 Marc Chagall’s The Fables of La Fontaine is a masterful interpretation of Jean de La Fontaine’s classic 1...

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1950s Symbolist More Prints

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Etching, Engraving

MARC CHAGALL 'JEREMIAH RECEIVED GIFT OF THE PROPHECY - 1956
MARC CHAGALL 'JEREMIAH RECEIVED GIFT OF THE PROPHECY - 1956

MARC CHAGALL 'JEREMIAH RECEIVED GIFT OF THE PROPHECY - 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

After Chagall completed his etchings for The Fables (1930), Vollard again offered Chagall a commission, this time for a set of etchings illustrating themes from the Bible.

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

MARC CHAGALL "THE DESCENT TOWARD SODOM - 1956" ETCHING WITH WATERCOLOR
MARC CHAGALL "THE DESCENT TOWARD SODOM - 1956" ETCHING WITH WATERCOLOR

MARC CHAGALL "THE DESCENT TOWARD SODOM - 1956" ETCHING WITH WATERCOLOR

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

After Chagall completed his etchings for The Fables (1930), Vollard again offered Chagall a commission, this time for a set of etchings illustrating themes from the Bible.

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Marc Chagall 'Passage du Jordain - 1958' Etching With Watercolor
Marc Chagall 'Passage du Jordain - 1958' Etching With Watercolor

Marc Chagall 'Passage du Jordain - 1958' Etching With Watercolor

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Marc Chagall, 1887-1985 (Russian, French) Passage du Jordain - The Israelites Crossing the Jordan 1956, From bible 1931-1958 Etching with watercolor signed lower right, numbered '26/...

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1950s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Etching

MARC CHAGALL 'MOSES BLESSING JOSHUA' ETCHING WITH WATERCOLOR, 1958
MARC CHAGALL 'MOSES BLESSING JOSHUA' ETCHING WITH WATERCOLOR, 1958

MARC CHAGALL 'MOSES BLESSING JOSHUA' ETCHING WITH WATERCOLOR, 1958

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Marc Chagall, 1887-1985 (Russian, French) MOSES BLESSING JOSHUA - 1956, From bible 1931-1939 Etching with watercolor signed lower right, numbered 98/100 lower left Printed by Tariade...

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Archival Paper, Etching

The Burning Bush
The Burning Bush

Marc ChagallThe Burning Bush, 1958

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H 16.12 in W 12.37 in D 1 in

The Burning Bush

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Printed by Triade DIMENSIONS: Image H: 16.12" W: 12.37", & Frame H: 23.37" W: 19.62" Condition: Excellent A certificate of Authenticity is included. After Chagall completed his e...

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1930s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

The Burning Bush
The Burning Bush

Marc ChagallThe Burning Bush, 1958

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H 16.12 in W 12.37 in D 1 in

The Burning Bush

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Printed by Triade DIMENSIONS: Image H: 16.12" W: 12.37", & Frame H: 23.37" W: 19.62" Condition: Excellent A certificate of Authenticity is included. After Chagall completed his e...

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1930s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

Moses Saved from the Water of the Nile by Pharaoh's Daughter
Moses Saved from the Water of the Nile by Pharaoh's Daughter

Moses Saved from the Water of the Nile by Pharaoh's Daughter

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

After Chagall completed his etchings for The Fables (1930), Vollard again offered Chagall a commission, this time for a set of etchings illustrating themes from the Bible.

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

Moses Receives the Commandments of the Law, plate 37 from 'La Bible' (1931-1939)
Moses Receives the Commandments of the Law, plate 37 from 'La Bible' (1931-1939)

Moses Receives the Commandments of the Law, plate 37 from 'La Bible' (1931-1939)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Printed by Tariade DIMENSIONS: Image H: 16.12" W: 12.37", & Frame H: 23.37" W: 19.62" Condition: Excellent After Chagall completed his etchings for The Fables (1930), Vollard ag...

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

MOSES ORDERING THE PLAGUE OF DARKNESS OVER EGYPT
MOSES ORDERING THE PLAGUE OF DARKNESS OVER EGYPT

MOSES ORDERING THE PLAGUE OF DARKNESS OVER EGYPT

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Marc Chagall, 1887-1985 (Russian, French) Moses Ordering the Plague of Darkness over Egypt 1956, From bible 1931-1939 Etching with watercolor signed lower right, numbered '72/100' lo...

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

The Judgment of Solomon - 1958, From bible 1931-1939

The Judgment of Solomon - 1958, From bible 1931-1939

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Narc Chagall, 1887-1985 (Russian, French) The Judgment of Solomon - 1958, From bible 1931-1939 Etching with watercolor signed lower right, numbered '62/100' lower left Printed by Tar...

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1930s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

La Reine de Seba - Solomon Greets the Queen of Sheba
La Reine de Seba - Solomon Greets the Queen of Sheba

La Reine de Seba - Solomon Greets the Queen of Sheba

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Printed by Tariade DIMENSIONS: Image H: 16.12" W: 12.37", & Frame H: 23.37" W: 19.62" Condition: Excellent A certificate of Authenticity is included. After Chagall completed his ...

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1950s Contemporary Interior Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

The Benediction of Ephraim and Manasseh 1958, From bible 1931-1939

The Benediction of Ephraim and Manasseh 1958, From bible 1931-1939

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Printed by Tariade DIMENSIONS: Image H: 16.12" W: 12.37", & Frame H: 23.37" W: 19.62" Condition: Excellent After Chagall completed his etchings for The Fables (1930), Vollard aga...

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

DAVID VANQUISHER OF GOLIATH
DAVID VANQUISHER OF GOLIATH

DAVID VANQUISHER OF GOLIATH

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Marc Chagall, 1887-1985 (Russian, French) David Vanquisher of Goliath - 1956, From bible 1931-1939 Etching with watercolor signed lower right, numbered '24/100' lower left Printed by...

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1950s Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

L'arc en ciel - 1958, From bible 1931-1939

L'arc en ciel - 1958, From bible 1931-1939

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Printed by Tariade DIMENSIONS: Image H: 16.12" W: 12.37", & Frame H: 23.37" W: 19.62" Condition: Excellent After Chagall completed his etchings for The Fables (1930), Vollard aga...

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1930s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

Marc Chagall Original Etching from the Les Fontaine Fables
Marc Chagall Original Etching from the Les Fontaine Fables

Marc Chagall Original Etching from the Les Fontaine Fables

By Marc Chagall

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful signed and numbered original Marc Chagall Etching the etching by itself its 11.75 x 9.5".

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

The Fox and the Grapes (from Les Fables De La Fontaine) by Marc Chagall
The Fox and the Grapes (from Les Fables De La Fontaine) by Marc Chagall

The Fox and the Grapes (from Les Fables De La Fontaine) by Marc Chagall

By Marc Chagall

Located in New York, NY

This tender Marc Chagall etching illustrates La Fontaine's fable The Fox and the Grapes, part of Chagall's portfolio and book of illustrated fables Les Fables De La Fontaine (1952).

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1920s Expressionist Animal Prints

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Etching

“The Syrinx Fable, ” Daphnis et Chloé (Cramer 46)

“The Syrinx Fable, ” Daphnis et Chloé (Cramer 46)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: After Marc Chagall (1897-1985) Title: “La Fable de Syringe (The Syrinx Fable),” from Daphnis et Chloé (Cramer 46; Mourlot 322) Year: 1977 Medium: Lithograph on wove paper Edi...

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1970s Expressionist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

The Crow and the Fox from Les Fables de la Fontaine
The Crow and the Fox from Les Fables de la Fontaine

The Crow and the Fox from Les Fables de la Fontaine

By Marc Chagall

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Marc Chagall Title: The Crow and the Fox from Les Fables de la Fontaine Year: 19252 Medium: Etching on Rives, signed in pencil Edition: 100 Image Size: 11.5 x 9 inches ...

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1950s Impressionist Animal Prints

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Etching

MARC CHAGALL 'THE BURNING BUSH - 1956'
MARC CHAGALL 'THE BURNING BUSH - 1956'

MARC CHAGALL 'THE BURNING BUSH - 1956'

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Marc Chagall 1887-1985 (Russian, French) The Burning Bush 1958, From bible 1931-1939 Hand-painted etching signed lower right, numbered '73/100' lower left Printed by Tariade DIMENSIO...

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Marc Chagall 'Hannah Prays to the Lord' 1956 Etching

Marc Chagall 'Hannah Prays to the Lord' 1956 Etching

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Marc Chagall Title: Hannah Prays to The Lord Year: 1956 Dimensions: 16.12" W: 12.37" Medium: Etching, Unsigned Condition: Excellent After Chagall completed his etchings for ...

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

MARC CHAGALL 'MOSES SAVED FROM THE WATER OF THE NILE BY PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER  1956
MARC CHAGALL 'MOSES SAVED FROM THE WATER OF THE NILE BY PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER  1956

MARC CHAGALL 'MOSES SAVED FROM THE WATER OF THE NILE BY PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Marc Chagall 1887-1985 (Russian, French) Moses Saved from the Water of the Nile by Pharaoh's Daughter 1958, From bible 1931-1939 Hand-painted etching signed lower right, numbered '78...

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Wolf,  The Fox and The Monkey - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #107
The Wolf,  The Fox and The Monkey - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #107

The Wolf, The Fox and The Monkey - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #107

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Wolf, The Fox and The Monkey , 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Numbered 61 / 85 On Montval vellum 39 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) With COA...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Raven and the Fox - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #195
The Raven and the Fox - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #195

The Raven and the Fox - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #195

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Raven and the Fox, 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Numbered 61 / 85 On Montval vellum 39 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) With COA of the galle...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The frog who wanted to be as big as the ox- Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #196
The frog who wanted to be as big as the ox- Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #196

The frog who wanted to be as big as the ox- Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #196

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The frog who wanted to be as big as the ox, 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Numbered 61 / 85 On Montval vellum 39 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) ...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Isaiah's oracle on the ruins of Babylon (Isaiah XIII)
Isaiah's oracle on the ruins of Babylon (Isaiah XIII)

Isaiah's oracle on the ruins of Babylon (Isaiah XIII)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Soquel, CA

The finished plate is then placed on a hand-turned press, and the image is printed onto dampened etching paper using special inks. After Chagall completed his etchings for The Fable...

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1950s Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink

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$2,500

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Moses Sees the Sufferings of his People, from the suite, The Story of Exodus

Moses Sees the Sufferings of his People, from the suite, The Story of Exodus

By Marc Chagall

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork Titled "Moses Sees the Sufferings of his People" 1966 from the suite " The Story of Exodus" is an original lithograph on Arches paper by Russian artist Marc Chagall, 188...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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The Lion and the Gnat

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$1,488

H 26.75 in W 22.25 in D 1.5 in

The Lion and the Gnat

By Marc Chagall

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Marc Chagall (Russian, 1887-1985) Title: The Lion and the Gnat Year: 1927 Medium: Original etching Edition: fom the unumbered edition of 200 Paper: Japan Image (plate mark) ...

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Early 20th Century Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

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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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