Grüner Vogel

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Original color lithograph (exhibition poster) by Marc Chagall, from Exhibition Poster, Galerie Maeght, Paris 1962. Published by Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1962. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Sheet: 70 x 53 cm (27.5 x 20,75 inches). A luminous evocation of Chagall's beloved France, from one of the 20th century's greatest colorists. 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. Galerie Maeght in Paris was Marc Chagall's primary gallery throughout much of his career, and his exhibition posters—printed by the legendary Mourlot studio as original color lithographs—are among the most collectible prints he produced. Unlike reproductions, these posters were made from stones drawn directly under the artist's supervision, giving each impression the character and vibrancy of an original work. Chagall exhibition posters from the Maeght gallery are perennial collector favorites, combining display impact with proven authenticity. Poster for the exhibition of Marc Chagall (1887-1985) at the Galerie Maeght in Paris (Juin to Juillet 1962). Printed in an edition of 1500 unnumbered copies. Chagall's images of Paris, the Côte d'Azur, and the South of France reflect his deep love for his adopted homeland. From the rooftops of Montparnasse to the luminous bays of Nice and Vence, these lithographs capture a France bathed in the artist's signature warm light and poetic fantasy. In excellent condition. Colors vivid and unfaded. No tears, creases, or foxing. Ready to frame.

Marc Chagall – Grüner Vogel · Original Color Lithograph · Galerie Maeght, Paris · 1962

Mourlot 354; Les affiches de Chagall #41