Chagall Hand-signed Print, The Seine Bridges, Matted
Regular price
$225.00
Seller: ArchiveAuthority
22 x 15 1/2 inches
Chagall signed and gave this print to his friend Martin Riskin who gave it to Sy Kessler, and autograph dealer, from whom present owner purchased it.
The image displays a detail from Marc Chagall's "The Seine Bridges"
- Chagall was commissioned by André Malraux, the French Minister of Culture, to create a new ceiling for the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) in 1963, and it was unveiled on September 23, 1964.
- The ceiling is a vibrant and dreamlike mural reflecting Chagall's characteristic style, incorporating figures and elements from various operas and musical themes, paying homage to composers like Mozart, Debussy, and Ravel.
- Chagall's modernist style initially sparked controversy due to its departure from the traditional Baroque interior of the opera house, but it has since become a celebrated and pivotal work.
- The work, executed in oils on canvas panels, features a kaleidoscope of colors, floating figures, and symbolic elements, including Parisian landmarks and musical instruments.
This image features an offset lithograph titled "The Seine Bridges" by Marc Chagall, created in 1994.
- The original painting, also titled "Bridges over the Seine" or "The Seine Bridges," is an oil on canvas created by Chagall in 1954.
- It is considered a Surrealist cityscape and is housed in the Kunsthalle Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany.
- The artwork depicts a vibrant and expressive scene with abstract elements, including a central figure in a red cloak holding a child, floating above a stylized cityscape.
- Marc Chagall was a Russian-French artist known for his unique visual language, vibrant colors, and surrealistic imagery, often incorporating elements of his Jewish heritage and personal experiences.
Regular price
$225.00
Seller: ArchiveAuthority
22 x 15 1/2 inches
Chagall signed and gave this print to his friend Martin Riskin who gave it to Sy Kessler, and autograph dealer, from whom present owner purchased it.
The image displays a detail from Marc Chagall's "The Seine Bridges"
- Chagall was commissioned by André Malraux, the French Minister of Culture, to create a new ceiling for the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) in 1963, and it was unveiled on September 23, 1964.
- The ceiling is a vibrant and dreamlike mural reflecting Chagall's characteristic style, incorporating figures and elements from various operas and musical themes, paying homage to composers like Mozart, Debussy, and Ravel.
- Chagall's modernist style initially sparked controversy due to its departure from the traditional Baroque interior of the opera house, but it has since become a celebrated and pivotal work.
- The work, executed in oils on canvas panels, features a kaleidoscope of colors, floating figures, and symbolic elements, including Parisian landmarks and musical instruments.
This image features an offset lithograph titled "The Seine Bridges" by Marc Chagall, created in 1994.
- The original painting, also titled "Bridges over the Seine" or "The Seine Bridges," is an oil on canvas created by Chagall in 1954.
- It is considered a Surrealist cityscape and is housed in the Kunsthalle Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany.
- The artwork depicts a vibrant and expressive scene with abstract elements, including a central figure in a red cloak holding a child, floating above a stylized cityscape.
- Marc Chagall was a Russian-French artist known for his unique visual language, vibrant colors, and surrealistic imagery, often incorporating elements of his Jewish heritage and personal experiences.