Marc Chagall Art

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Bible (Bible), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire,...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Bible (Bible), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire,...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Bible (The Bible), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litt...

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...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled David a la harpe (David with the Harp), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue ...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Solomon (Solomon), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Littera...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled David et Absalon (David and Absalom), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Ar...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Ange du Paradis (Angel of Paradise), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Art...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L'Ange (The Angel), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litter...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Abraham et Sarah (Abraham and Sarah), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Ar...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Jeremie (Jeremiah), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litter...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Moise III (Moses III), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Lit...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Moise II (Moses II), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litte...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Pleurs de Jeremie (Lamentations of Jeremiah), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: ...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Moise recoit les Tables de la Loi (Moses Receives the Tablets of the Law), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Dra...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L’Ange a l’Epee (The Angel with the Sword), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Re...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Moise I (Moses I), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Littera...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Prophete Daniel avec les Lions (The Prophet Daniel with the Lions), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawing...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Isaie (Isaiah), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire...

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...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Chandelier (The Candelabrum), from the album Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows, originates from the 1962 edition pu...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Clown vert (The Green Clown), from the album Lithographies et eaux-fortes originales, livres illustres originaux, aff...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le cirque (The Circus), from The Lithographs of Chagall I, originates from the October 1960 issue published by Andre Sau...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Peintre et son Double (The Painter and his Double), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 246, originates from the 1...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 235, originates from the 1979 edition published by Maeght ...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Soleil avec cheval rouge (Sun with Red Horse), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 235, originates from the 1979 edit...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le village (The Village), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 225, originates from the 1977 edition published by Maeg...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 198, originates from the 1972 edition published by Maeght ...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Jour de Printemps (Spring Day), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 198, originates from the 1972 edition published b...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Apres L'Hiver (After The Winter), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 198, originates from the 1972 edition published...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 182, originates from the 1969 edition published by Maeght ...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Reverie (Reverie), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 182, originates from the 1969 edition published by Maeght Edit...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 147, originates from the 1964 edition published by Maeght ...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Clown Blanc (The White Clown), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 147, originates from the 1964 edition published...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Derriere le miroir (Behind the Looking Glass), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 147, originates from the 1964 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1964. Derriere le miroir reflects Chagall’s lyrical vision of movement, love, and music, embodying the harmony of color and form that defines his mature style. The composition radiates joy and transcendence, as figures and shapes float in rhythmic unity—a poetic expression of Chagall’s belief in the spiritual power of art to elevate the human spirit. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Derriere le miroir (Behind the Looking Glass), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 147 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.88 cm), with centerfold as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1964 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Chagall, Marc, et al. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, 1960-1986, illustration 412. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 59. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 147, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1964 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), Marc Chagall executed for this issue of "Behind the Mirror,” three original lithographs that were printed by Mourlot Freres. This issue has a luxury edition printed on velin de Rives and limited to CL numbered examples. About the Publication: Derriere le miroir (Behind the Mirror) was one of the most important art publications of the 20th century, created and published by Maeght Editeur in Paris from 1946 to 1982. Founded by the visionary art dealer and publisher Aime Maeght, the series served as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in its own right, uniting original lithographs by leading modern and contemporary artists with critical essays, poetry, and design of the highest quality. Printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and Arte, Derriere le miroir became synonymous with the artistic vanguard of postwar Europe. Each issue was devoted to a single artist or theme and published to accompany exhibitions at the Galerie Maeght in Paris, featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, and Alberto Giacometti, among others. The publication reflected Maeght’s belief that art should be both accessible and elevated—an ideal realized through its luxurious production values, meticulous printing, and collaboration with the greatest creative minds of its time. In the 1964 issue dedicated to Marc Chagall, titled *La Danse*, the artist contributed three original lithographs printed by Mourlot Freres, capturing the essence of movement, joy, and poetic transcendence. This fusion of visual and literary artistry made Derriere le miroir a cornerstone of modern art publishing, a testament to Maeght’s enduring influence on the presentation and preservation of 20th-century 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, 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 1964...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Tour Eiffel Verte (The Green Eiffel Tower), from the album Chagall, originates from the 1957 edition published by Mae...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Tribunal (The Tribunal), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originales de ...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La rencontre en houppelande (The Encounter in a Cloak), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Les haleurs (The Haulers), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originales de M...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le port au ble (The Grain Port), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originale...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L'homme sans passeport devant le Capitaine-Ispravnik (The Man Without a Passport Before the Captain-Ispravnik), originates ...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Grigori va-toujours-et-tu-n-arriveras-pas (Grigori Go On and You Will Never Arrive), originates from the celebrated folio N...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Femme Moineau (The Sparrow Woman), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes orig...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Maxime Teliatnikov, savetier (Maxime Teliatnikov, Shoemaker), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames ...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Stepane Bouchon, charpentier (Stepane Bouchon, Carpenter), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mor...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Mort de Mets-les-pieds-dans-le-plat (Death of Puts-His-Foot-in-It), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Labourage (Ploughing), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originales de Marc ...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Selifane le cocher (Selifane the Coachman), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-forte...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Tchitchikov triomphe en chemise (Tchitchikov Triumphs in His Shirt), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Le...

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...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled A la barriere de la ville (At the City Gate), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-for...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Dispute de Pliouchkine et de Mavra (Dispute Between Pliouchkine and Mavra), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Go...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Pliouchkine a la recherche de ses papiers (Pliouchkine Searching for His Papers), originates from the celebrated folio Nico...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Pliouchkine offre a boire (Pliouchkine Offers a Drink), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Prochka (Prochka), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originales de Marc Chag...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Pliouchkine ramassant sous le pont (Pliouchkine Gathering Beneath the Bridge), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Chambre de Pliouchkine (The Room of Pliouchkine), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, E...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Pliouchkine a la porte (Pliouchkine at the Door), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le vieux parc de Pliouchkine (The Old Park of Pliouchkine), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mo...

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Petruchka (Petrushka), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originales de Marc ...