Marc Chagall 1887-1985 | Russian Grand bouquet et fruits devant la fenêtre à Paris (Large bouquet and fruits in front of the window in Paris) Stamped with signature “Marc Chagall" (lower right) Pastel and gouache on Japan paper “When Matisse dies, Chagall will be the only painter left who understands what colour really is.” —Pablo Picasso One of Marc Chagall’s most iconic and enduring subjects, this floral still life is an exceptional display of the artist’s visionary talent. Brimming with vibrant hues and lush textures, Grand bouquet et fruits devant la fenêtre à Paris epitomizes why Chagall is one of art history’s most loved colorists. Beginning as early as the mid-1920s and lasting throughout his career, Chagall created masterful floral still lifes as one of his perennial subjects. Inspired by the vibrancy of the French landscape, compared to his native Russia, the artist saw his flowers as a chance to explore a color palette that could capture a complex range of symbolic meanings and emotions. This composition, with a particularly bright array of blooms from the Parisian flower markets rendered with energetic linework, is the perfect expression of joyful effervescence, captured just after the unveiling of one of Chagall's most significant commissions: the ceiling of the Opera Garnier in 1964. The pinks, purples and reds that dominate this work’s brilliant palette also reveal Chagall’s interest in rendering the romantic love he experienced with his first wife Bella, who floats gracefully above the bouquet. This moving composition brings to life Chagall’s reminiscence of Bella in his 1947 autobiography, “I had only to open my bedroom window, and blue air, love, and flowers entered with [Bella]. Dressed all in white or all in black, she has long been flying over my canvases, guiding my art.” Marc Chagall was born in Vitebsk, Russia, to a large, close-knit Jewish family of herring merchants. He began studying painting in 1906 under the famed artist Yehuda Pen. In 1907, he moved to St. Petersburg and joined the school of the Society of Art Supporters. In 1910, Chagall relocated to Paris to be near the art community of the Montparnasse district, and he would eventually become a French citizen. Amongst the turmoil of the 20th century, including the Soviet regime and the outbreak of WWII, Chagall would continue to move between Russia, France and the United States throughout his life. Chagall died at the age of 97 in Saint-Paul de Vence, France, in 1985, leaving behind an incredible body of work that continues to demand the highest attention in the art world. Today, his works belong to the collections of prestigious museums across the globe including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, Tate Modern in London and the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris. This work is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity issued by the Comité Marc Chagall. Circa 1965 Paper: 39" high x 24" wide (99.06 x 62.23 cm) Frame: 55" high x 40 3/4" wide x 3" deep (139.70 x 103.51 x 7.62 cm) Provenance: Estate of the artist M.S. Rau, New Orleans
The life and work of the artist who was born Moyshe Segal and became one of the key figures of 20th-century art
MARC CHAGALL (1897-1985) Russian-Jewish painter is recognized as one of the most significant painters and graphic artists of his time. Chagall painted in a style all his own, combining elements of Expressionism, Symbolism, Cubism and, to a lesser degree, other Modernist art movements. His works combine recollection with folklore and fantasy. A prolific and multi-faceted artist, Chagall left behind him thousands of works in many different techniques and media that have established him as one of the foremost artists of the 20th Century. About (Daphnis & Chloe): Daphnis and Chloe is a timeless tale of innocence, cruel fate, loyalty, betrayal, vengeful gods and even dastardly pirates, but one in which love ultimately conquers all. Almost nothing is known about the author -- even his name is in doubt -- although he was probably a native of Italy who wrote in Greek, familiar with the island of Lesbos where the action takes place. But the one thing we do know for certain is that it was written over 2,000 years ago. Believing that Chagall was uniquely suited to depicting this tale of young love triumphing over adversity, he was commissioned to provide a series of illustrations to Daphnis and Chloe. Chagall embarked on a long trip, travelling from Rome to Athens, then Delphi, and finally the island of Poros. Chagall fell in love with the sea, the landscape and the light of the Peloponnese. On the trip he made a series of sun-filled gouaches and pastel drawings, preparatory studies for the 42 lithographs he would subsequently create back in Paris. The result has come to be regarded as one of the most beautiful illustrated books of the last century. Original Limited Edition Offset Lithograph on wove paper, 1977. Edition Size: 250. Paper Size: 12.5" x 9.5." Unsigned & unnumbered as issued. Published by George Braziller. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted.
“Only love interests me, and I am only in contact with things that revolve around love.” ~ Marc Chagall I’m a longtime Marc Chagall fan, and during this, my THINK BLUE year…
“Only love interests me, and I am only in contact with things that revolve around love.” ~ Marc Chagall I’m a longtime Marc Chagall fan, and during this, my THINK BLUE year…
Number 4, 2015 Marc Chagall (1887–1985) has been called the quintessential Jewish artist of the 20th century, and one of the foremost visual interpreters of the Bible. He was born in Vitebsk, Belarus, into a traditional Hasidic Jewish family. According to Chagall, “Since my early youth I have been
Le Peintre by Marc Chagall (Inspired by) - Handmade Oil Painting Reproduction for sale on Kosh mArt USA - Museum Quality Art Reproductions with Free shipping!
The Couple and the Bird Le couple et l’oiseau Sepherot Foundation, Liechtenstein (Exhibition Marc Chagall, February-June 2015, Brussels, Royal Museum of Fine Arts)
Marc Chagall, c. 1930
The life and work of the artist who was born Moyshe Segal and became one of the key figures of 20th-century art
Enter the dream-like world of Marc Chagall. Use these unique coloring pages to teach your students about one of the 20th centuries most colorful artist. This pack includes 5 of Chagall’s most famous portrait paintings. They include: Bonjour Paris I and the Village The Dance The Fiddler The Juggler Enjoy! Keith & Anastassia Smart Kids Worksheets
“Mis manos eran muy suaves… tuve que encontrar alguna ocupación especial, algún tipo de trabajo que no me forzara a alejarme del cielo y las estrellas, que me
La galleria Deodato Arte è lieta di annunciare la mostra Chagall: l'arte è uno stato d'animo, che comprende 60 opere grafiche, sulla scia delle mostre milanesi al Palazzo Reale e al Museo Diocesano. Le incisioni raccontano l’universo dell’artista e percorrono gli aspetti spirituali, fantastici e legati alla realtà, attraverso l’inconfondibile impatto cromatico e il dinamico segno grafico che contraddistinguono l’arte di Marc Chagall.
1. Marc Chagall was born Movcha (Moses) Chagall on July 7, 1887, in what is today Belarus. He often joked that he was “born dead,” as he was unresponsive after birth, and his family needed to poke him with needles and dunk him in a trough of cold water before he finally cried out.
