Marc Chagall’s Découverte de Chloé par Daphnis (Discovery of Chloé by Daphnis), 1961 is one of the stunning lithographs within the illustrated Daphne and Chloe series that Fernand Mourlot considered to be one of "the most important graphic works that Marc Chagall has created thus far. Mourlot. Tériade was right. Price ranges of small prints by Marc Chagall, Self Portrait with a Laughing Expression, 1924-1925, Le Loup devenu berger (Fables de La Fontaine), ca. Artist: Marc Chagall Medium: Lithograph Title: Chloe Is Dressed and Braided by Cleariste Megacles Recognizes His Daughter During the Feast Portfolio: Daphnis and Chloe Date: 1961 Numbered 202, lithograph measures 16.5 inches tall and 12 5/8 inches wide. A beautifully illustrated copy of Daphnis et Chloé will be offered for sale in the upcoming Paris Livres et Manuscrits sale on 24 May. For Chagall, the purpose was not to depict Greek landscape as it appeared but to draw from it the feeling that its beauty evoked. This work is hand-signed by Marc Chagall (Vitebsk, 1887 - Saint-Paul, 1985) in the lower right margin. It was probably no coincidence that Tériade, although a French national, was a native of Mytilene, capital of Lesbos. To mark this new, calmer phase in his life, Chagall embarked on a long honeymoon, travelling from Rome to Athens, then Delphi, and finally the island of to his work. The scenario was adapted by Michel Fokine from a romance by the Greek writer Longus thought to date from around the 2nd century AD. This work is hand-signed by Marc Chagall (Vitebsk, 1887 - Saint-Paul, 1985) in the lower right margin. Evoking the rich Mediterranean landscapes from which Chagall personally drew inspiration, this work is a masterpiece any Chagall enthusiast would admire. Comprised of 42 lithographs, these two volumes transport the viewer not only into the heart of the story, but into the mind of Marc Chagall. Original Marc Chagall Lithograph From Daphnis And Chloe 1961 RARE. this tale of young love triumphing over adversity, and that exposure to the light and sun of the Greek islands would also be a perfect tonic for his Though he actively engaged in the Parisian artistic community, art for Chagall was first and foremost a means of personal expression. Marc Chagall; Daphnis et Chloé, 1961; 42 x 32 cm. Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Marc Chagall’s Découverte de Chloé par Daphnis (Discovery of Chloé by Daphnis), 1961 is presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas. We offer free evaluations. Numbered from the edition of 60 in the lower left margin. Chagall fell in love with the sea, the landscape and the light of the Peloponnese. MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) April 28 2015, New York Lot 7 . Marc Chagall (1887-1985) (after) - “Cycle Daphné & Chloé” Lithograph Print 131/333 copies, from 1985, guaranteed SPADEM, signed in the plate Numbered in pencil, on Arches vellum paper. -Marc Chagall. Marc Chagall’s Découverte de Chloé par Daphnis (Discovery of Chloé by Daphnis), 1961 offers an excellent example of the way Chagall could reimagine a narrative through his dreamlike style. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. All rights reserved. The result has come to be regarded as one of the most beautiful illustrated books of the last century. Marc Chagall (1887-1985), Temple et Histoire de Bacchus (1961), lithograph in colours on Arches wove paper. Honored for his distinct style and pioneering role among Jewish artists, Marc Chagall painted dream-like subjects rooted in personal history and Eastern European folklore. (16.5 x 12.6 in.) Tériade commissioned Chagall to provide a series of illustrations to Daphnis and Chloe, believing that Chagall was uniquely suited to depicting Created in 1961, Marc Chagall’s Découverte de Chloé par Daphnis (Discovery of Chloé by Daphnis), 1961 is a color lithograph on Arches paper. Poros. Secure transactions by credit card through Stripe. But the one thing we do know for certain is that it was written over 2,000 years ago. Scott Goddard published a contemporary commentary that discussed the changes to the story that Fokine … exile in the U.S., during and after World War II. The deep purple figure to the right seems to glow from the inside and float in space, while the lack of a clear horizon line makes the figures in the upper left corner of the composition appear to be floating. With the death of his beloved first wife, Bella, in 1944, Chagall lost the tranquility and security essential He worked in several mediums, including painting, printmaking, and book illustration, and his stained glass windows can be seen in New York, France, and Jerusalem. Publisher: S.P.A.D.E.M., Paris, blind stamp The original artwork is from 1960 The lithograph is from 1985 Plate size: 38 x 32 cm Image size: 24.5 x 18.5 cm Mat size: 50 x 40 cm Good overall condition. Chagall arrived in Paris in 1910 and began experimenting with Cubism, befriending painters Robert Delaunay and Fernand Léger. Chagall dedicated three years to this project and undertook a series of lithographs that perhaps defined his career, making these pieces "a work of notable importance which, unquestionably, can be placed at the top of the list of illustrated works of our time" (Mourlot 131). Marc Chagall’s Découverte de Chloé par Daphnis (Discovery of Chloé by Daphnis), 1961 portrays a scene from the ancient Greek tale Daphnis et Chloé in the whimsical beauty of the artist’s style. Daphnis and Chloe, the two romantic heroes of Greek writer, Longus, are two childhood friends who undergo the trials and tribulations of growing up and, consequently, falling in love. and pastel drawings, preparatory studies for the 42 lithographs he would subsequently create back in Paris with the master lithographer Fernand Artist: After Marc Chagall (1897-1985)Title: “Daphnis et Chloé au Bord de la Fontaine (Daphnis and Chloe at the Edge of the Fountain),” from Daphnis et Chloé (Cramer 46; Mourlot 313)Year: 1977Medium: Lithograph on wove paperEdition: 250, plus proofsSize: 12.5 x 9.5 inchesCondition: ExcellentInscription: Unsigned and …, Limited-Edition Prints by Leading Artists, Shipping: $65 domestic, $165 rest of world. Daphnis and Chloé © Masterworks Fine Art Gallery. On the trip he made a series of sun-filled gouaches A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork. Buy an original signed color lithograph or original print and bring Chagall's unique vision of beauty home with you. Daphnis et Chloé is a ballet in one act with three parts (scenes) by Maurice Ravel described as a "symphonie chorégraphique" (choreographic symphony). Each work displays the vibrant colors and the whimsical imagery for which the artist is justly famous. Learn more about selling with us. Nature morte au bouquet (Still Life with Bouquet), 1960, The Tribe of Gad (from The Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem), 1964, Le Cirque a Clown Jaune (The Circus with the Yellow Clown),1967, Femme au Bouquet (Woman with Bouquet), 1967, Découverte de Chloé par Daphnis (Discovery of Chloé by Daphnis), from Daphnis et Chloé, 1961, 16 1/2 in x 12 5/8 in (41.9 cm x 32.1 cm), 21 7/8 in x 14 15/16 in (53.5 cm x 37.9 cm).

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