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The Acrobats

Marc Chagall

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Title
The Acrobats
Description

The Acrobats

By Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall was a Russian-French artist born in 1887 in what is now Belarus, and he became one of the most influential modernist painters of the 20th century. His work is renowned for its dreamlike, poetic quality, often blending elements of fantasy, folklore, and religion. Drawing from his Jewish heritage, childhood memories, and biblical stories, Chagall created richly symbolic compositions filled with floating figures, animals, and vibrant colors. He was closely associated with several major artistic movements—including Surrealism and Cubism—though his style remained distinctly personal and emotionally expressive.

1984

Original colour lithograph

24 × 18 9/10 in | 61 × 48 cm

Edition of 50

Part of a limited edition set

Date
1984
Edition
50
Signature
Unsigned
Sheet
61 × 48 cm
Status
Available
Price
Price on request
The Artist

Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall began using printmaking techniques when he was 35 years old. He produced a lot of lithographs, etchings, and woodcuts while residing in Berlin, Germany, during the time. The art dealer Vollard hired Chagall in 1923 to illustrate the Bible, La Fontaine’s Fables, and The Dead Souls by Gogol.

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