Chagall Hand-signed Print, Cieling of the Paris Opera, Matted
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$595.00
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 Ceiling of the Paris Opera" (also known as "Le Plafond de l'Opéra de Paris"), painted in 1964.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The work, executed in oils on canvas panels, features a kaleidoscope of colors, floating figures, and symbolic elements, including Parisian landmarks and musical instruments.
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Regular price
$595.00
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 Ceiling of the Paris Opera" (also known as "Le Plafond de l'Opéra de Paris"), painted in 1964.
-
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.
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