Artists
Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall’s masterful, evocative works are characterized by their poetic, mystical qualities, their expressionist perspective, and their use of bold, vivid color. Chagall’s style has been associated with the art movements of surrealism, fauvism, and cubism but instead of fitting neatly into one category, Chagall created a style uniquely his own.
Artwork
Femme de Cirque
145086 Chagall, Marc (after) Femme de Cirque 1960 23 1/2'' x 18'' Lithograph with pochoir in color on Arches paper. Signed in pencil lower right and numbered. Blindstamp of the publisher, Guy Spitzer, and ink stamp, Paris. Full margins. From the numbered edition of 150.
Projet de couverture non utilisé pour la Bible
227387 CHAGALL, MARC Projet de couverture non utilisé pour la Bible (Édition Verve) 1956 9 7/8" x 12 7/8" Gouache, brush and ink, and pastel on paper. Stamped signature if the artist lower center. A unique work. The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Comite Chagall. As the title notes, this was a cover design for the Bible edited by Verve that was not used. Chagall's first lithographs for the Verve Bible were published in 1956 (Vol. VIII, Cr. 25) which included a cover lith...
Ink Drawing from Lithograph I
230022 Chagall, Marc Lithographe I 1961 12 1/2'' x 8 1/2'' Original ink drawing on the title page of Chagall Lithographe I. Signed in blue ink lower right. Dated in blue ink upper right corner. Also dedicated in ink, " Pour Jean Leymarie" lower margin.
L'Offrande d'Elie
352871 Chagall, Marc L'Offrande d'Elie (The Offering of Elijah) 1931-39 S. 283 12 7/8'' x 10'' Etching with hand-coloring in watercolor on Arches wove paper. Initialed 'M. Ch.' in pencil and numbered. Signed in the plate lower left. One of 105 etchings comprising Chagall's "Bible," commissioned by Ambroise Vollard. Sixty-six etchings were printed by Maurice Potin from 1931-39 and thirty-nine were printed by Raymond Haasen from 1952-56. From the Arabic...
Moses' Vision
904211 CHAGALL, MARC Moses' Vision (Vision de Moïse) 1973 M. 702 30 1/2" x 25 1/4" Lithograph in color on Arches wove paper. Signed in pencil lower right and numbered. From the Arabic numbered edition of 50 examples (some artist proofs also exist). This work of art was displayed in "From Renoir to Kostabi" at Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND, August 13 - October 18, 2020.
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Marc Chagall’s Bible Series: How the Artist Brought the Bible to Life
Now considered a pioneer of modernism, 20th-century artist artist Marc Chagall risked damaging that reputation when he created a graphic series based on one of art’s most ancient subjects: The Bible. The end result, however, was a series of 105 incredible etchings and engravings that many art historians consider to be one of the greatest artistic achievements in modern times. As noted art historian Meyer Schapiro put it: “If we had nothing of Chagall but his Bible, he would be for us a great mod...
Behind the Artist: Marc Chagall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmtPVa3U8Z0 At its height, Modernism rested upon a single conviction: to illuminate humankind’s brutal truths. Unlike many of his avant-garde peers, Russian-born artist Marc Chagall showcased his creative command by envisioning optimism, empathy, and resolve in his work. As a testament to the human spirit, Marc Chagall’s artistic talent not only rivaled the accomplishments of many great modern masters, it earned their praise. In Françoise Gilot’s memoir “Li...
How Marc Chagall Came to Illustrate One of the Greatest Love Stories of All Time
Bob Dylan once said that “passion is a young man’s game,” but over 60 years ago, at the age of 55, famed artist Marc Chagall illustrated one of the greatest young love stories of all time—the Greek legend of Daphnis and Chloé. Considered one of the quintessential artists of the 20th century, Chagall defined a new generation of figurative artists by envisioning optimism, empathy, and resolve within his work. Those qualities permeate his passionate depictions of the two Greek lovers, which perfect...
7 Interesting Facts About Marc Chagall You Probably Didn’t Know
Marc Chagall, born July 7, 1887, is credited as being a pioneer of modern art with a style that borrowed from fauvism, expressionism and cubism, but cannot be pigeonholed into one category. His dreamy works, whether of village life or Jewish rituals, continue to be the subject of study. He worked in everything from painting and drawing to mosaic, sculpture and lithography, his innovations in the latter setting new standards for fine art graphic works. Here are some facts you might find surprisin...
