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Marc Chagall Art

French, 1887-1985

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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Artist: Marc Chagall
Cover for Menu (trial proof)
Cover for Menu (trial proof)

Cover for Menu (trial proof)

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Cover for Menu (trial proof) Lithograph from 1964. Trial proof - unique work. Dimensions of sheet: 45 x 32 cm Dimensions in frame: 53.2 x 43.2 cm Publ...

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1960s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

The Bible : Adam and Eve in Paradise - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #233)
The Bible : Adam and Eve in Paradise - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #233)

The Bible : Adam and Eve in Paradise - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #233)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Bible, Adam and Eve in Paradise, 1960 Original lithograph (Mourlot Workshop) On paper 36 x 26.5 cm (c. 14.2 x 10.2 in) Second lithograph on the back, ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall Lithograph, Surrealist, 1960, Unsigned, Framed, Paradise
Marc Chagall Lithograph, Surrealist, 1960, Unsigned, Framed, Paradise

Marc Chagall Lithograph, Surrealist, 1960, Unsigned, Framed, Paradise

By Marc Chagall

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Marc Chagall Title: Paradise Portfolio: 1960 Drawings for the Bible Medium: Lithograph Date: 1960 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 22 1/4" x 18 3/4" Sheet Size: 14 3/8" x 10 1...

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1960s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Marc Chagall, Daphnis and Chloe, from XXe Siecle, 1960
Marc Chagall, Daphnis and Chloe, from XXe Siecle, 1960

Marc Chagall, Daphnis and Chloe, from XXe Siecle, 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Daphnis et Chloe (Daphnis and Chloe), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIIe Annee, No. 14, Juin 1960, originates from the 1960 edition published by Societe Internationale d'Art XXe Siecle, Paris, under the direction of Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1960. Daphnis et Chloe reflects Chagall’s poetic fusion of love, mythology, and dreamlike imagery, inspired by the ancient Greek pastoral romance and reimagined through his luminous color harmonies and floating forms. The work embodies Chagall’s timeless exploration of passion, innocence, and the spiritual beauty of nature, rendered in his signature chromatic radiance and lyricism. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 12.5 x 9.75 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Daphnis et Chloe (Daphnis and Chloe), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIIe Annee, No. 14, Juin 1960 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.75 inches (31.75 x 24.77 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1960 Publisher: Societe Internationale d'Art XXe Siecle, Paris, under the direction of Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Mourlot, Fernand, and Marc Chagall. Chagall Lithographe, Volume II, 1957–1962. Chagall Lithographe, Sauret, 1963, illustration 227 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIIe Annee, No. 14, Juin 1960, published by Societe Internationale d'Art XXe Siecle, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1960 About the Publication: Gualtieri di San Lazzaro's XXe Siecle (Twentieth Century) was one of the most influential art journals of the modern era, founded in Paris in 1938 as a platform for the greatest painters, sculptors, and writers of the 20th century. San Lazzaro, a visionary editor, critic, and champion of modernism, believed that art and literature should coexist as expressions of a shared human imagination. Under his direction, XXe Siecle became a cultural bridge between Europe and the wider world, publishing special issues devoted to leading figures such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Braque, Calder, Miro, Kandinsky, and Leger. Each edition combined essays by renowned critics and poets with original lithographs and woodcuts printed by the foremost ateliers of Paris, Milan, and New York, including Mourlot, Curwen, and Amilcare Pizzi, creating a uniquely rich dialogue between text and image. The 1960 issue, XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, No. 14, showcased Daphnis et Chloe, one of Chagall’s most celebrated lithographic subjects, coinciding with his work on the monumental suite of lithographs inspired by the same pastoral tale, published by Teriade. Through this publication, San Lazzaro further cemented Chagall’s reputation as the modern poet of color and love, uniting myth, nature, and emotion in visual form. Today, XXe Siecle remains an essential record of 20th-century modernism, celebrated for its seamless integration of fine art, literature, and design. 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 Daphnis...

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'Paradise II' Lithograph from The Bible

'Paradise II' Lithograph from The Bible

By Marc Chagall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Marc Chagall Paradise II From the rare limited edition Editions de la Revue VERVE, Paris The Bible Original double sided lithograph on paper 1956 Mint Condition

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1950s Marc Chagall Art

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Le Bouquet Rose, Large Signed Modern Lithograph by Marc Chagall
Le Bouquet Rose, Large Signed Modern Lithograph by Marc Chagall

Le Bouquet Rose, Large Signed Modern Lithograph by Marc Chagall

By Marc Chagall

Located in Long Island City, NY

This simple still life is a lithograph by Russian Modern artist Marc Chagall. It employs several of Chagall's recurring motifs, such as a bird (in this case a rooster), a bouquet of ...

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1980s Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Le Joie Colored Lithograph, Surrealist, Artist Proof, Mid-20th Century
Le Joie Colored Lithograph, Surrealist, Artist Proof, Mid-20th Century

Le Joie Colored Lithograph, Surrealist, Artist Proof, Mid-20th Century

By Marc Chagall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marc Chagall "Le Joie" 1980 Signed lower right margin, ed. EA lower left margin. Colored lithograph Sheet size 45.7 x 29.6 inch - 116 x 75.3 cm Artist Proof “Le Joie” (French for Jo...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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"Hagar in the Desert" original lithograph

"Hagar in the Desert" 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 Marc Chagall Art

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Samuel Called by God - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1956

Samuel Called by God - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Roma, IT

Etching on Montval wove paper, realized by Marc Chagall in 1931-39 and published by Tériade in 1956. Edition of 275+30 out of commerce copies. Not signed nor numbered, as issued. ...

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1950s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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The Wandering Musicians Lithograph, Modernism, Signed, 1950s, Unframed

The Wandering Musicians Lithograph, Modernism, Signed, 1950s, Unframed

By Marc Chagall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Wandering Musicians by Marc Chagall is part of his larger exploration of music and the arts. The lithograph likely reflects Chagall's fascination with music as a universal langua...

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1950s Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

The Awakening of Boaz - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960
The Awakening of Boaz - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960

The Awakening of Boaz - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Roma, IT

The awakening of Boaz  is an artwork from the Series "The Bible", by Marc Chagall in 1960. Mixed colored lithograph on brown-toned paper, no signature. Edition of 6500 unsigned lit...

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1960s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Marc Chagall, The Creation, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960
Marc Chagall, The Creation, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

Marc Chagall, The Creation, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Creation (The Creation), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. X, No. 37-38, originates from the July 29, 1960 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1960. This visionary composition depicts the divine act of creation, evoking the genesis of light, life, and spirit through Chagall’s radiant imagination and poetic symbolism. The flowing forms and luminous harmonies reflect the unity between the divine and the natural world, a theme central to Chagall’s lifelong spiritual vision. Infused with movement and transcendence, the work transforms the biblical narrative into a lyrical meditation on the origin of existence and the creative essence of faith. The piece forms part of Chagall’s celebrated series of lithographs and drawings created for Dessins Pour La Bible, a monumental project uniting art, scripture, and mysticism in one of the artist’s most important achievements. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with the greatest modern masters of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Creation (The Creation), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. X, No. 37-38, July 29, 1960 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1960 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Chagall, Marc, et al. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, 1960-1986, illustration 230-276. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 42. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. X, No. 37-38, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1960 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This double issue of Verve includes the drawings that Marc Chagall executed in 1958 and 1959 on biblical themes that he had not generally dealt with in his illustration for the Bible, engraved with etching and which were included in issue 33/34 of Verve. This album has 96 renderings in black and 24 color litbographies as well as the cover that were specially made for this album. It was completed printing on July 29, 1960 by Draeger Freres for black gravures and by Mourlot Freres for color lithography. About the Publication: Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), published as Verve Vol. X, No. 37-38 on July 29, 1960, represents a significant continuation and expansion of Chagall’s profound engagement with biblical imagery and spiritual narrative. Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade, the publication builds upon the earlier Verve issue devoted to Chagall’s Bible illustrations by presenting a new body of work executed in 1958 and 1959, exploring themes and episodes that had not been fully addressed in the initial series. Printed in Paris by Draeger Freres for heliogravure and Mourlot Freres for lithography, the edition demonstrates an exceptional level of technical refinement and artistic collaboration. The publication includes an extensive suite of ninety six black reproductions and twenty four color lithographs, as well as specially created cover imagery, reflecting Chagall’s continued innovation in translating sacred themes into graphic form. As part of the broader tradition of Verve, one of the most important artistic and literary publications of the twentieth century, this issue exemplifies the fusion of text, image, and craftsmanship at the highest level. Today, Verve Vol. X, No. 37-38 stands as a major achievement within Chagall’s graphic oeuvre, reaffirming his role as one of the foremost interpreters of biblical narrative in modern art. 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 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 Creation...

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1960s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Lovers with a Bouquet of Flowers - Original lithograph HANDIGNED (Mourlot #1037)
Lovers with a Bouquet of Flowers - Original lithograph HANDIGNED (Mourlot #1037)

Lovers with a Bouquet of Flowers - Original lithograph HANDIGNED (Mourlot #1037)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Lovers with a Bouquet, 1984 Original color lithograph Signed with the artist's stamp Justified EA (artist proof) On Arches vellum, 56 x 43 cm (c. 22 x 17 in) Authenticated by the artist's studio dry stamp REFERENCES: Sorlier / Mourlot catalogue raisonné...

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1980s Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

The Beloved of Jerusalem - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
The Beloved of Jerusalem - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960

The Beloved of Jerusalem - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Roma, IT

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

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1960s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Photogravure

Dance of Miriam, Sister of Moses - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1956

Dance of Miriam, Sister of Moses - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Roma, IT

Etching on Montval wove paper, realized by Marc Chagall in 1931-39 and published by Tériade in 1956. Edition of 275+30 out of commerce copies. Not signed nor numbered, as issued. ...

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1950s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Marc Chagall -- The Tree of Jesse ( L'Arbre de Jessé )
Marc Chagall -- The Tree of Jesse ( L'Arbre de Jessé )

Marc Chagall -- The Tree of Jesse ( L'Arbre de Jessé )

By Marc Chagall

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Marc Chagall The Tree of Jesse (L'Arbre de Jessé ), 1960 Colour lithograph on Arches paper Hand signed lower right Edition 88/90 lower left Image size: 56 x 38 cm Frame size: 74.5 x ...

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1960s Marc Chagall Art

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Marc Chagall "Reverie" Lithograph in Colors
Marc Chagall "Reverie" Lithograph in Colors

Marc Chagall "Reverie" Lithograph in Colors

By Marc Chagall

Located in Astoria, NY

After Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985), "Reverie", Lithograph in Colors on paper, the Painter and the Donkey, apparently unsigned, silver-tone frame. Image: 12" H x 16" W; f...

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20th Century Post-War Marc Chagall Art

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Marc Chagall, The Angel, from Chagall Lithographer I, 1960
Marc Chagall, The Angel, from Chagall Lithographer I, 1960

Marc Chagall, The Angel, from Chagall Lithographer I, 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L'Ange (The Angel), from Chagall Lithographe I (Chagall Lithographer I), originates from the October 1960 issue publishe...

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1960s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Marc Chagall - Homage to Marc Chagall - Original Lithograph
Marc Chagall - Homage to Marc Chagall - Original Lithograph

Marc Chagall - Homage to Marc Chagall - Original Lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Marc Chagall Original Lithograph 1969 From the revue XXe Siecle, edition of 12,000 Unsigned, as issued Dimensions: 32 x 24 Condition : Excellent Reference: Mourlot 572 Marc Chagall (born in 1887) Marc Chagall was born in Belarus in 1887 and developed an early interest in art. After studying painting, in 1907 he left Russia for Paris, where he lived in an artist colony on the city’s outskirts. Fusing his own personal, dreamlike imagery with hints of the fauvism and cubism popular in France at the time, Chagall created his most lasting work—including I and the Village (1911)—some of which would be featured in the Salon des Indépendants exhibitions. After returning to Vitebsk for a visit in 1914, the outbreak of WWI trapped Chagall in Russia. He returned to France in 1923 but was forced to flee the country and Nazi persecution during WWII. Finding asylum in the U.S., Chagall became involved in set and costume design before returning to France in 1948. In his later years, he experimented with new art forms and was commissioned to produce numerous large-scale works. Chagall died in St.-Paul-de-Vence in 1985. The Village Marc Chagall was born in a small Hassidic community on the outskirts of Vitebsk, Belarus, on July 7, 1887. His father was a fishmonger, and his mother ran a small sundries shop in the village. As a child, Chagall attended the Jewish elementary school, where he studied Hebrew and the Bible, before later attending the Russian public school. He began to learn the fundamentals of drawing during this time, but perhaps more importantly, he absorbed the world around him, storing away the imagery and themes that would feature largely in most of his later work. At age 19 Chagall enrolled at a private, all-Jewish art school and began his formal education in painting, studying briefly with portrait artist Yehuda Pen. However, he left the school after several months, moving to St. Petersburg in 1907 to study at the Imperial Society for the Protection of Fine Arts. The following year, he enrolled at the Svanseva School, studying with set designer Léon Bakst, whose work had been featured in Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. This early experience would prove important to Chagall’s later career as well. Despite this formal instruction, and the widespread popularity of realism in Russia at the time, Chagall was already establishing his own personal style, which featured a more dreamlike unreality and the people, places and imagery that were close to his heart. Some examples from this period are his Window Vitebsk (1908) and My Fianceé with Black Gloves (1909), which pictured Bella Rosenfeld, to whom he had recently become engaged. The Beehive Despite his romance with Bella, in 1911 an allowance from Russian parliament member and art patron Maxim Binaver enabled Chagall to move to Paris, France. After settling briefly in the Montparnasse neighborhood, Chagall moved further afield to an artist colony known as La Ruche (“The Beehive”), where he began to work side by side with abstract painters such as Amedeo Modigliani and Fernand Léger as well as the avant-garde poet Guillaume Apollinaire. At their urging, and under the influence of the wildly popular fauvism and cubism, Chagall lightened his palette and pushed his style ever further from reality. I and the Village (1911) and Homage to Apollinaire (1912) are among his early Parisian works, widely considered to be his most successful and representative period. Though his work stood stylistically apart from his cubist contemporaries, from 1912 to 1914 Chagall exhibited several paintings at the annual Salon des Indépendants exhibition, where works by the likes of Juan Gris, Marcel Duchamp and Robert Delaunay were causing a stir in the Paris art world. Chagall’s popularity began to spread beyond La Ruche, and in May 1914 he traveled to Berlin to help organize his first solo exhibition, at Der Sturm Gallery. Chagall remained in the city until the highly acclaimed show opened that June. He then returned to Vitebsk, unaware of the fateful events to come. War, Peace and Revolution In August 1914 the outbreak of World War I precluded Chagall’s plans to return to Paris. The conflict did little to stem the flow of his creative output, however, instead merely giving him direct access to the childhood scenes so essential to his work, as seen in paintings such as Jew in Green (1914) and Over Vitebsk (1914). His paintings from this period also occasionally featured images of the war’s impact on the region, as with Wounded Soldier (1914) and Marching (1915). But despite the hardships of life during wartime, this would also prove to be a joyful period for Chagall. In July 1915 he married Bella, and she gave birth to a daughter, Ida, the following year. Their appearance in works such as Birthday (1915), Bella and Ida by the Window (1917) and several of his “Lovers” paintings give a glimpse of the island of domestic bliss that was Chagall’s amidst the chaos. To avoid military service and stay with his new family, Chagall took a position as a clerk in the Ministry of War Economy in St. Petersburg. While there he began work on his autobiography and also immersed himself in the local art scene, befriending novelist Boris Pasternak, among others. He also exhibited his work in the city and soon gained considerable recognition. That notoriety would prove important in the aftermath of the 1917 Russian Revolution when he was appointed as the Commissar of Fine Arts in Vitebsk. In his new post, Chagall undertook various projects in the region, including the 1919 founding of the Academy of the Arts. Despite these endeavors, differences among his colleagues eventually disillusioned Chagall. In 1920 he relinquished his position and moved his family to Moscow, the post-revolution capital of Russia. In Moscow, Chagall was soon commissioned to create sets and costumes for various productions at the Moscow State Yiddish Theater, where he would paint a series of murals titled Introduction to the Jewish Theater as well. In 1921, Chagall also found work as a teacher at a school for war orphans. By 1922, however, Chagall found that his art had fallen out of favor, and seeking new horizons he left Russia for good. Flight After a brief stay in Berlin, where he unsuccessfully sought to recover the work exhibited at Der Sturm before the war, Chagall moved his family to Paris in September 1923. Shortly after their arrival, he was commissioned by art dealer and publisher Ambroise Vollard to produce a series of etchings for a new edition of Nikolai Gogol's 1842 novel Dead Souls. Two years later Chagall began work on an illustrated edition of Jean de la Fontaine’s Fables, and in 1930 he created etchings for an illustrated edition of the Old Testament, for which he traveled to Palestine to conduct research. Chagall’s work during this period brought him new success as an artist and enabled him to travel throughout Europe in the 1930s. He also published his autobiography, My Life (1931), and in 1933 received a retrospective at the Kunsthalle in Basel, Switzerland. But at the same time that Chagall’s popularity was spreading, so, too, was the threat of Fascism and Nazism. Singled out during the cultural "cleansing" undertaken by the Nazis in Germany, Chagall’s work was ordered removed from museums throughout the country. Several pieces were subsequently burned, and others were featured in a 1937 exhibition of “degenerate art” held in Munich. Chagall’s angst regarding these troubling events and the persecution of Jews in general can be seen in his 1938 painting White Crucifixion. With the eruption of World War II, Chagall and his family moved to the Loire region before moving farther south to Marseilles following the invasion of France. They found a more certain refuge when, in 1941, Chagall’s name was added by the director of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City to a list of artists and intellectuals deemed most at risk from the Nazis’ anti-Jewish campaign. Chagall and his family would be among the more than 2,000 who received visas and escaped this way. Haunted Harbors Arriving in New York City in June 1941, Chagall discovered that he was already a well-known artist there and, despite a language barrier, soon became a part of the exiled European artist community. The following year he was commissioned by choreographer Léonide Massine to design sets and costumes for the ballet Aleko, based on Alexander Pushkin’s “The Gypsies” and set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. But even as he settled into the safety of his temporary home, Chagall’s thoughts were frequently consumed by the fate befalling the Jews of Europe and the destruction of Russia, as paintings such as The Yellow Crucifixion...

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1960s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Marc Chagall, Gogol and Chagall, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927
Marc Chagall, Gogol and Chagall, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927

Marc Chagall, Gogol and Chagall, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Gogol et Chagall (Gogol and Chagall), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes orig...

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1920s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Etching

Marc Chagall, The Carousel of the Louvre, from Derriere le miroir, 1954
Marc Chagall, The Carousel of the Louvre, from Derriere le miroir, 1954

Marc Chagall, The Carousel of the Louvre, from Derriere le miroir, 1954

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Carrousel du Louvre (The Carousel of the Louvre), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68, originates from the 1...

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1950s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Petrouchka Removes the Boots, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927
Marc Chagall, Petrouchka Removes the Boots, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927

Marc Chagall, Petrouchka Removes the Boots, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Petrouchka retire les bottes (Petrouchka Removes the Boots), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames m...

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1920s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Etching

"The Barefoot Lumberjack" Etching from "Les Ames Mortes" by Marc Chagall
"The Barefoot Lumberjack" Etching from "Les Ames Mortes" by Marc Chagall

"The Barefoot Lumberjack" Etching from "Les Ames Mortes" by Marc Chagall

By Marc Chagall

Located in Soquel, CA

"The Barefoot Lumberjack" Etching from "Les Ames Mortes" by Marc Chagall Playful etching of a lumberjack by Marc Chagall (Russian, 1887-1985). A stout lumberjack is shown holing his...

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1940s Post-War Marc Chagall Art

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Ink, Laid Paper

The Circus, Lithograph by Marc Chagall
The Circus, Lithograph by Marc Chagall

The Circus, Lithograph by Marc Chagall

By Marc Chagall

Located in Long Island City, NY

Marc Chagall, Russian (1887 - 1985) - The Circus, Portfolio: Lithographs Book I, Year: 1960, Medium: Lithograph, Size: 13 x 9.75 in. (33.02 x 24.77 cm), Printer: Mourlot Freres, Par...

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1960s Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Offering, from Chagall Lithographer I, 1960
Marc Chagall, The Offering, from Chagall Lithographer I, 1960

Marc Chagall, The Offering, from Chagall Lithographer I, 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L'Offrande (The Offering), from Chagall Lithographe I (Chagall Lithographer I), originates from the October 1960 issue p...

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1960s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Kopeikine or Napoleon, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927
Marc Chagall, Kopeikine or Napoleon, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927

Marc Chagall, Kopeikine or Napoleon, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Kopeikine ou Napoleon (Kopeikine or Napoleon), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fo...

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1920s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Etching

Marc Chagall -- Nature morte bleue
Marc Chagall -- Nature morte bleue

Marc Chagall -- Nature morte bleue

By Marc Chagall

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Marc Chagall Nature morte bleue, 1957 Lithograph in colors on wove paper Hand signed lower right Numbered 89/90 lower left Sight size: 31 x 31 cm Frame size: 85.5 x 75 x 4 cm Referen...

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1950s Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Disrobing Her with His Own Hand..., from Four Tales from the Arabian Nights
Disrobing Her with His Own Hand..., from Four Tales from the Arabian Nights

Disrobing Her with His Own Hand..., from Four Tales from the Arabian Nights

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Disrobing Her with His Own Hand..., from Four Tales from the Arabian Nights Lithograph from 1948. Inscribed Pl. 4 and numbered 24/90. Dimensions of work...

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1940s Symbolist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Paris : Ceiling of Opera Garnier - Original lithograph (Mourlot #434)
Paris : Ceiling of Opera Garnier - Original lithograph (Mourlot #434)

Paris : Ceiling of Opera Garnier - Original lithograph (Mourlot #434)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc CHAGALL Paris : Ceiling of Opera Garnier Original stone lithograph Not signed and not numbered On paper 32 x 25 cm (c. 13 x 10 inch) Edited by Sauret, 1962 REFERENCES : Catalo...

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1960s Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Offre

Offre

By Marc Chagall

Located in London, GB

Original lithograph by Marc Chagall, printed during the artist's lifetime directly from Chagall's own lithographic stones.

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Mid-20th Century Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Candique - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
Candique - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960

Candique - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Roma, IT

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

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1960s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Photogravure

L'Odyssée, Planche XIX
L'Odyssée, Planche XIX

L'Odyssée, Planche XIX

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887–1985) L'Odyssée, Planche XIX Lithograph in colours, 1974, A unique trial proof printed, notably without the central fold, with variant colouration differing from ...

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1970s Symbolist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall Four tales from the Arabian Nights- Plate 3
Marc Chagall Four tales from the Arabian Nights- Plate 3

Marc Chagall Four tales from the Arabian Nights- Plate 3

By Marc Chagall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marc Chagall (Russia/France 1887‑1985). Four tales from the Arabian Nights- Plate 3, "Then He spent the night with her embracing and clipping". Color Lithograph. 1948. Edition number 49 of 90 Framed 28"H x 24"W x 1.5"D. Signed in pencil, Inscribed Pl. 3 and numbered 49 of 90 Literature: “Marc Chagall The Lithograph LA COLLECTION SORLIER”, Distributed Art Pub Inc, 1999, p.64, No.38 Plate 3 from the series Four Tales from the Arabian Nights (1948), created after Chagall was commissioned to produce illustrations inspired by the classic Middle Eastern stories commonly known as Arabian Nights. The title itself comes directly from the story text and reflects Chagall’s characteristic lyrical, intimate, and floating composition style. In the 1940s–1950s, Chagall was commissioned to create illustrations for One Thousand and One Nights (often called Arabian Nights). The stories—filled with magic, romance, fantasy, and transformation—perfectly matched Chagall’s imaginative visual language. Chagall’s Arabian Nights...

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1940s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, David and Bathsheba, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960
Marc Chagall, David and Bathsheba, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

Marc Chagall, David and Bathsheba, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled David et Bethsabee (David and Bathsheba), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revu...

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1960s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall Lithograph Petit Cheval Noir " Little Black Horse" Signed & Framed
Marc Chagall Lithograph Petit Cheval Noir " Little Black Horse" Signed & Framed

Marc Chagall Lithograph Petit Cheval Noir " Little Black Horse" Signed & Framed

By Marc Chagall

Located in Plainview, NY

Marc Chagall ( Russian 1887- 1985) Petit Cheval Noir (Little Black Horse), lithograph, signed in the plate, printed in Paris at Mourlot Studios and presented in a clean, gallery-styl...

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20th Century Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

The Bible : Young Lady in the Field - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #249)
The Bible : Young Lady in the Field - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #249)

The Bible : Young Lady in the Field - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #249)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Bible, The Young Lady in the Field Original lithography (Mourlot workshop) On paper 36 x 26.5 cm (c. 14.2 x 10.2 in) Second illustration on the back,...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

The Ballet : Ballerina and Faun - Original lithograph - Mourlot #581
The Ballet : Ballerina and Faun - Original lithograph - Mourlot #581

The Ballet : Ballerina and Faun - Original lithograph - Mourlot #581

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc CHAGALL Opera Garnier : The Ballet, 1969 Original stone lithograph (Printed in Mourlot workshop) Unsigned and not numbered On paper 35 x 25 cm (c. 14 x 10 inch) Edited by XX Si...

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1960s Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

L’Auge II - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1925
L’Auge II - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1925

L’Auge II - Lithograph by Marc Chagall - 1925

By Marc Chagall

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph, 1925. Image Dimensions: 30 x 24 cm Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 100 prints. Shipped from Italy.

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1920s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Revelations de Nozdriov
Revelations de Nozdriov

Revelations de Nozdriov

By Marc Chagall

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Revelations de Nozdriov" from the suite "Nicholas Gogol, Les Ames Mortes" created 1923-1937, published 1948, is an etching on paper by renown Russian/French arti...

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Early 20th Century Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Etching

Marc Chagall, Spring, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1938
Marc Chagall, Spring, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1938

Marc Chagall, Spring, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1938

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Printemps (Spring), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. I, No. 3, originat...

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1930s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Lovers in the Tree, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Marc Chagall, The Lovers in the Tree, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950

Marc Chagall, The Lovers in the Tree, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Les Amants dans l’arbre (The Lovers in the Tree), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, ...

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1950s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

David and Bathsheba, Original Lithograph, 1956, Excellent Condition
David and Bathsheba, Original Lithograph, 1956, Excellent Condition

David and Bathsheba, Original Lithograph, 1956, Excellent Condition

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - David and Bathsheba Original Lithograph from 1956. Dimensions of work: 35 x 26 cm. Publisher: Tériade, Paris. Reference: Mourlot 132. On the reverse: a...

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20th Century Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall -- Der Engel (The Angel)
Marc Chagall -- Der Engel (The Angel)

Marc Chagall -- Der Engel (The Angel)

By Marc Chagall

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Marc Chagall Der Engel (The Angel), 1960 Lithograph Hand Signed lower right Numbered 13/100 Image size: 32x26.5 cm Frame size: 76 x 63.5 x 5 cm Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Publishe...

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1960s Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Sketch for L'Âne bleu, unique work, signed
Sketch for L'Âne bleu, unique work, signed

Sketch for L'Âne bleu, unique work, signed

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Sketch for L'Âne bleu stamped with the signature 'Marc Chagall' (lower right) pastel and charcoal on paper 18 7⁄8 x 24 in. (48 x 61 cm.) Executed in 1954 ...

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1950s Symbolist Marc Chagall Art

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Charcoal, Pastel

Le Lion Amoureux, de la Fables de La Fontaine, Etching by Marc Chagall
Le Lion Amoureux, de la Fables de La Fontaine, Etching by Marc Chagall

Le Lion Amoureux, de la Fables de La Fontaine, Etching by Marc Chagall

By Marc Chagall

Located in Long Island City, NY

Marc Chagall, Russian (1887 - 1985) - Le Lion Amoureux, de la Fables de La Fontaine, Year: 1952, Medium: Etching on Japon Nacre, Image Size: 11.75 x 9.5 inches, Size: 15 x 11 in. (3...

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1950s Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Etching

Le Reve de Paris (Mourlot 600), large hand signed lithograph
Le Reve de Paris (Mourlot 600), large hand signed lithograph

Le Reve de Paris (Mourlot 600), large hand signed lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on Arches paper. Hand signed lower right by Marc Chagall. Hand numbered 53/75 lower left. Paper size: 40.06 x 28.12 inches. Image size: 35.12 x 25.12 inches....

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1970s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Paper, Lithograph

L'hymne du Roi David (King David's Dream)
L'hymne du Roi David (King David's Dream)

L'hymne du Roi David (King David's Dream)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Boca Raton, FL

L'hymne du Roi David (King David's Dream) Oil on wood by Marc Chagall c late 70's Comes with Numbered and Verified Certificate of Authenticity from Comite C...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Oil

Marc Chagall, The Accordionist, from Chagall, 1957
Marc Chagall, The Accordionist, from Chagall, 1957

Marc Chagall, The Accordionist, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L’Accordeoniste (The Accordionist), from the album Chagall, originates from the 1957 edition published by Maeght Editeur...

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1950s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

David and Absalom - from "The Bible" - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1958
David and Absalom - from "The Bible" - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1958

David and Absalom - from "The Bible" - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1958

By Marc Chagall

Located in Roma, IT

Hand-signed in pencil with the artist's monogram in the lower right. This is a hand watercolored etching. Edition of 90/100 prints. On Montreal paper. This beautiful etching comes ...

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1950s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Etching

"Moses with the Tablets of Law" original lithograph

"Moses with the Tablets of Law" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1956 for a special edition devoted exclusively to Chagall's original Bible art. Size: 1...

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1950s Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Grenade (Cramer 51; Kornfeld 121), Paroles peintes I, Marc Chagall
Grenade (Cramer 51; Kornfeld 121), Paroles peintes I, Marc Chagall

Grenade (Cramer 51; Kornfeld 121), Paroles peintes I, Marc Chagall

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Etching on vélin Johannot d’Arches paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the album, Paroles peintes I, 1962. Published by Éditions O. La...

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1960s Modern Marc Chagall Art

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Etching

Marc Chagall, Flower Quay, from Derriere le miroir, 1954
Marc Chagall, Flower Quay, from Derriere le miroir, 1954

Marc Chagall, Flower Quay, from Derriere le miroir, 1954

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Quai de fleurs (Flower Quay), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68, originates from the 1954 edition published b...

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1950s Expressionist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

"Eve incurs God's Displeasure" original lithograph

"Eve incurs God's Displeasure" 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 Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

Bonjour Sur Paris, 1952 - Mixed Media Hand-Signed & Annotated by Marc Chagall
Bonjour Sur Paris, 1952 - Mixed Media Hand-Signed & Annotated by Marc Chagall

Bonjour Sur Paris, 1952 - Mixed Media Hand-Signed & Annotated by Marc Chagall

By Marc Chagall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mixed Media work on Paper, hand colored by the artist on a lithographic touch plate. Signed and annotated “bon à tirer” impression on Arches paper, heavily annotated by Chagall. Pap...

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1950s Surrealist Marc Chagall Art

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Lithograph

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Find a wide variety of authentic Marc Chagall art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, blue, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Marc Chagall in lithograph and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large Marc Chagall art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Salvador Dalí, Leonor Fini, and André Masson. Marc Chagall art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $1,450,000, while the average work can sell for $1,229.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 26, 2024
    Marc Chagall is famous for his art. He is one of the best known artists of the 20th century.

    Chagall produced magnificent stained-glass windows for structures in France, Israel, Germany and the United States, and his lively paintings of Paris are revered all over the world. The Russian-French modernist worked in nearly every artistic medium. Influenced by Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism and Surrealism, Chagall developed his own distinctive style, combining avant-garde techniques and motifs with elements drawn from Eastern European Jewish folk art.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marc Chagall was a painter, illustrator, glass artisan, print maker and set designer who made a lasting impact on modern art. He was born on July 7, 1887, in Liozna, Belarus, and died on March 28, 1985, in Saint Paul de Vence, France. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Marc Chagall art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marc Chagall was born in Liozna, Belarus on July 7, 1887. He went on to become one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, creating works that drew from the movements of Cubism, Surrealism and Fauvism. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Marc Chagall art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marc Chagall was born on July 7, 1887, in Liozna, Belarus. He was an influential artist who worked in a variety of mediums, including paint, stained glass and illustrations. Chagall died on March 28, 1985, in Saint Paul de Vence, France. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Marc Chagall art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Marc Chagall, say "Mark Shu-GALL." The artist's real name was Moishe Shagal. Although the artist changed his name, he referenced his heritage in many works by including fish to represent his father who worked as a herring merchant. Shop a variety of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Marc Chagall painted around 10,000 works during the course of his 75-year career. The Russian-French modernist 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. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Marc Chagall art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 26, 2024
    Yes, Marc Chagall worked in the Expressionist style, but he is associated with a range of modes and was inspired by various styles.

    Chagall's lithographs as well as his other prints and paintings widely influenced the fantastic imagery of Surrealism and other movements of the 20th century. Known for his dreamlike creations inspired by folk art, Chagall drew on the colors and forms introduced by Cubism and Fauvism for a distinctive style all his own.

    Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared. You can certainly detect the trademark bright colors and dramatic, exaggerated brushstrokes of Expressionism reflected in Chagall’s works such as his Vision of Paris and I and the Village.

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    To collect Marc Chagall art, seek out works from well known and respected sources. When it comes to making an investment of any kind, it’s important to conduct research and only work with reputable sellers. You can shop the collections of art dealers, auction houses and trusted online platforms to find authentic Marc Chagall paintings, prints and other works.

    There are many reasons to collect art. A meaningful collection of art should help a residence feel more like itself. Buy art that speaks to you. Take your time when you’re shopping for art, and choose works that will resonate with you.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a Chagall print is real, experts recommend having a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your piece. Fewer than 5% of Chagall's prints are signed and numbered, and counterfeiters have taken advantage of this and flooded the market with many convincing replicas. As a result, it can be very difficult to authenticate an original Chagall without experience and training. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Marc Chagall art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 26, 2024
    Marc Chagall’s body of work is quite big. Over the course of his 75-year career, Chagall created approximately 10,000 pieces, including prints, paintings, book illustrations, stained glass windows and more.

    The Russian-French modernist worked in nearly every artistic medium, and Chagall’s vibrant and densely colorful prints are known around the world. 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marc Chagall migrated to the United States. The Jewish artist fled Europe during World War II, moving to New York City in 1941. He settled in France in 1947 and lived there until he died in 1985. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Marc Chagall art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Many artists and things inspired Marc Chagall. Historians believe that his Jewish heritage and his hometown of Liozna, Belarus, served as sources of inspiration throughout his life. His work also displays the influence of surrealist, cubist, symbolist and fauve artists. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Marc Chagall art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 26, 2024
    Marc Chagall used a variety of materials in his art. The Russian-French modernist worked in nearly every artistic medium. Influenced by Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism and Surrealism, Chagall developed his own distinctive style, combining avant-garde techniques and motifs with elements drawn from Eastern European Jewish folk art.

    Chagall produced magnificent stained-glass windows for structures in France, Israel, Germany and the United States. Additionally, his lively paintings of Paris are revered all over the world. Chagall had created etchings of Russian life during the 1920s but would explore printmaking later more deeply, during the 1950s, when he sought guidance from veteran lithographer Charles Sorlier, who became a friend and collaborator.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marc Chagall lived many places over the course of his life. He was born in Liozna, Belarus, on July 7, 1887. When he began working as an artist, he lived and worked in Saint Petersburg, Russia; Paris, France; and Berlin, Germany. During World War II, he relocated to the U.S. and then returned to Paris where he primarily resided until his death in 1985. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Marc Chagall art.
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    One of Marc Chagall’s most known works is entitled I and the Village. His style mixes bold colors in both the cubism and fauvism style. Shop a selection of Marc Chagall’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A Marc Chagall painting is likely worth anywhere between $50,000 to $70,000 according to current estimates. Marc Chagall is a Russian-French artist of Belarusian Jewish origin who is credited to be among the pioneering modernists. Adept in several styles and techniques, Chagall was best-known for creating stain-glass, tapestries and murals apart from paintings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Marc Chagall paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 26, 2024
    Yes, Marc Chagall personally signed some of his bookplates. Other bookplate illustrations created by the artist bear a reproduction of his signature. Many of the signed versions come from the collections of notable historical figures, including Nicholas II, the last Russian czar. Find signed Marc Chagall lithographs on 1stDibs.