Chagall Hand-signed Print, Lamon's and Dryas's Dream, Matted
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$493.00
Seller: ArchiveAuthority
14 x 17 1/4 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 shows Marc Chagall's lithograph titled "Lamon's and Dryas's Dream" (also known as "Songe de Lamon et de Dryas"), from his Daphnis et Chloé series.
- This lithograph was created in 1961 as part of a series illustrating the ancient Greek romantic story of Daphnis and Chloe.
- The piece depicts the dream of Lamon and Dryas, the adoptive parents of Daphnis and Chloe, who are concerned about their children's innocence as they approach adulthood and the influence of figures like Pan and Eros.
- The green figure with the lyre represents Pan, while the blue figure within the orb shooting an arrow symbolizes Eros (Cupid).
- Chagall is known for his dreamlike compositions, vibrant colors, and incorporation of elements from folklore and personal history, which are evident in this work.
- Chagall dedicated significant time to the Daphnis et Chloé series, and it is considered a masterpiece of his graphic works, showcasing his mastery of color lithography.
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Regular price
$493.00
Seller: ArchiveAuthority
14 x 17 1/4 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 shows Marc Chagall's lithograph titled "Lamon's and Dryas's Dream" (also known as "Songe de Lamon et de Dryas"), from his Daphnis et Chloé series.
- This lithograph was created in 1961 as part of a series illustrating the ancient Greek romantic story of Daphnis and Chloe.
- The piece depicts the dream of Lamon and Dryas, the adoptive parents of Daphnis and Chloe, who are concerned about their children's innocence as they approach adulthood and the influence of figures like Pan and Eros.
- The green figure with the lyre represents Pan, while the blue figure within the orb shooting an arrow symbolizes Eros (Cupid).
- Chagall is known for his dreamlike compositions, vibrant colors, and incorporation of elements from folklore and personal history, which are evident in this work.
- Chagall dedicated significant time to the Daphnis et Chloé series, and it is considered a masterpiece of his graphic works, showcasing his mastery of color lithography.
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