The Angel - Der Engel

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Original color lithograph by Marc Chagall. Edition of 2000, unsigned and unnumbered, from Original Lithograph, 1960. Published by Mourlot, Paris, 1960. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Sheet: 320 by 240mm (12 by 9 inches). One of Chagall's most celebrated biblical prints — a collector's original, not a reproduction. 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: 320 by 240mm (12 by 9 inches)) depicts 'The Angel - Der Engel'. Published in 1960 Edition of 2000, by Mourlot, 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 biblical lithographs are among the most sought-after prints in his œuvre, combining deep spiritual feeling with the dreamlike palette and symbolic imagery that define his unique vision. Collectors of 20th-century graphic art prize these works for their authenticity as original lithographs—not reproductions—and for their place in one of the most celebrated print suites of the postwar era. In very good condition consistent with age (published 1960). Colors well-preserved and vivid. No tears or significant foxing.

Marc Chagall – The Angel - Der Engel · Original Color Lithograph · Edition of 2000 · Mourlot, Paris · 1960

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