The village - Das Blaue Dorf

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Original color lithograph by Marc Chagall. Edition of 5,000, unsigned and unnumbered, from Original Lithograph, 1977. Published by Maeght, Paris, 1977. Sheet: 280 by 380mm (11 by 15 inches). A quintessential Chagall village scene, rich with the imagery of his Vitebsk childhood. Marc Chagall (7 July 1887 – 28 March 1985) was one of the most celebrated and beloved artists of the 20th century. Born Marc Zakharovich Shagal in Vitebsk, Belarus (then part of the Russian Empire), he trained in Saint Petersburg before moving to Paris in 1910, where he became part of the vibrant avant-garde of Montparnasse. Drawing on Jewish folk tradition, Russian culture, and the imagery of his Belarusian childhood, Chagall developed a uniquely dreamlike visual language infused with lovers floating above villages, fiddlers on rooftops, animals, angels, and mystical biblical scenes. Associated with Fauvism, Cubism, and Surrealism—yet belonging to none—he was the quintessential 'School of Paris' master. His monumental stained-glass windows, ceiling paintings (including the Paris Opéra), and tapestries brought his vision to public spaces worldwide. Chagall's work is held at MoMA in New York, the Tate in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Guggenheim, and the Musée National Marc Chagall in Nice—inaugurated in 1973 and dedicated to his biblical message cycle. He remains one of the most sought-after names in 20th-century prints, with original lithographs consistently coveted by collectors worldwide. This original color lithograph was produced during Chagall's most prolific printmaking period, printed at the celebrated Mourlot studio in Paris under the supervision of master lithographer Fernand Mourlot. The Mourlot studio was Chagall's primary printmaking partner from 1950 onwards, and its impeccable technical standards ensured that each impression faithfully conveyed the luminosity and color of the original stone drawings. This original color lithograph (sheet: 280 by 380mm (11 by 15 inches)) depicts 'The village - Das Blaue Dorf'. Published in 1977 Edition of 5,000, by Maeght, Paris, this work is a fine example of Chagall's graphic production of the period, printed at the celebrated Mourlot studio in Paris under the direct supervision of Fernand Mourlot. Each color was applied from a separate lithographic stone, resulting in the luminous, layered palette that makes Chagall's prints instantly recognizable. Chagall's images of Russian and Belarusian village life—with their roosters, fiddlers, and moonlit rooftops—draw directly on his Vitebsk childhood and the rich tradition of Ashkenazi folk imagery. These works carry a deep nostalgic resonance, and their warm, luminous palette makes them perennial collector favorites. In excellent condition. Colors vivid and unfaded. No tears, creases, or foxing. Ready to frame.

Marc Chagall – The village - Das Blaue Dorf · Original Color Lithograph · Edition of 5,000 · Maeght, Paris · 1977

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