Marc Chagall

Expertly composed with extraordinary, vibrant coloration, this piece is one of Chagall's most magnificent prints. Capturing the carefree bliss of young love, this stunning work transports us to a fanciful world instilled with romance. This piece, with a glowing yellow sun in the upper right, instantly adds a sense of joy to its surroundings and epitomizes Chagall's artistic mastery at conveying emotion through rich visual imagery.

One of twelve maquettes for a series of stained glass windows now installed in a synagogue outside of Jerusalem, The Tribe of Gad shows us a holy battle.

Jewel tones and folk-accented animal imagery infuse The Tribe of Naphtali with a wonderment unique to Chagall. One of twelve maquettes created for a series of stained glass windows, this sunny print is one of the most technically difficult.

Primary colors dominate this view of one of the world's most loved monuments, in one of its most romantic cities. Chagall combines favorite imagery of a couple, a rooster and bouquets of flowers in this charming work.

With its remarkably vibrant coloration and exquisite imagery, The Bouquet is an extraordinary example of one of Chagall's finest prints. The sharp contrast between stark white and rich red hues provides a horizontal divide that separates a female and male figure, relaying an impression of longing and devotion.

Visually stunning and incredibly captivating, Chagall stirs our emotions and unearths our most romantic sentiments with Les Coquelicots. Brilliant colors burst forth from the composition, as the entire piece evokes a sense of optimism and lightness that swirls around the couple in the early evening sky.

Symbolic of life and abundance, the bouquet was one of Chagall's favorite subjects, and in this stunning work, he places the bouquet front and center, highlighting these themes. Dominated by a palette of soft whites, this piece relays an impression of peace and harmony.

Displaying a loving, peaceful sentiment, this captivating work is notable for its striking contrast of cool neutrals against colorful hues. Chagall chooses to focus on the subtleties of line and form rather than the illumination of bright colors, contributing to the overall calming quality that makes us feel at ease.

A magnificent work from one of Chagall's most important series, Sacrifices Made to the Nymphs abounds with potent and powerful imagery as Daphnis and Chloe sacrifice a goat to the nymphs as thanks for looking after and safely reuniting them.

This enchanting moonlight scene depicts Aleko and his wife, Zemphira from an old Russian tale of love and tragedy. Chagall, commissioned to illustrate and create backdrops for the ballet of Aleko, uses the emotion, passion, and excitement from the story to inspire this work, which perfectly encapsulates the romantic sensibility that Chagall is so well-known for.

Delightfully executed with subtle tonal variations, this beautiful print relays a sense of peace and calm as a soothing hand gently reaches out from the blue sky. The skill with which Chagall effortlessly combines color and form is clearly displayed in this work.

Chagall's flushed pallet and carefree gestures allow us to understand and experience Victory as do the Niçois, under the glow of the wonderfully carefree and warm Mediterranean sun. It is this certain light-heartedness of the Mediterranean that drew Chagall and others to the sea, and which we perhaps should endeavor to incorporate into our daily lives through pieces such as this stunning print.

Through his use of dream imagery and vibrant colors, Chagall implores whimsical creatures such as the sirene to create a fantasy evoking the experience of the French Riviera, rich with imagination and frolic. One of twelve works from Nice and Côte d'Azur, this nocturnal scene further relaxes us, lulling us with warm blues that connote the leisure and splendor of summer evenings.

Beautifully inundated with a brilliant, orange glow, Femme au Bouquet is one of the richest of the Nice and the Côte d'Azur series. The incredibly complex and varied color compositions explode from the work, while the bright greens of the bouquet contrast nicely with the oranges and reds. A sense of warmth and vibrance radiates from the piece that evokes the Mediterranean sun and sentiment that Chagall sought to capture.

Capturing our eye with alluring hues and a boldly bursting bouquet, Chagall illustrates his adoration for this Paris local in an immensely romantic and stunning work. One of twelve works from Nice and Côte d'Azur, this piece transports us away from the mundane and into the mysterious unknown. The yellow and pink flowers offer a natural charm while the blue city obscured in the background sparks our curiosity and leaves us wondering what lies beyond the sea.

This beautiful work evokes a sense of peacefulness and tranquility through the delightful pairing of a blue bird and a lovely woman. Apparent in this work is Chagall's belief in the harmonious interaction of man and nature. The bluebird, often symbolic of happiness and fulfillment, coexists peacefully with mankind, represented by the woman to the right and the restful city below.

One of Chagall's more unusual prints, this piece is noteworthy for the tiny, quirky details found within the image as well as the unique, almost comical expressions found on each individual character's face. This offbeat village scene appeals to those with a sense of humor and fun and leaves it up to us to tie together this puzzling scene that involves a big peasant, a mermaid, and stacked houses amidst other curious figures and forms.

This enchanting work has a dreamlike quality that transports us to a snowy, winter wonderland. Chagall creates an entrancing work, and his artistic genius is clearly exemplified in his ability to relay a paint-like quality in this print, as if the we can almost distinguish each distinct stroke.

A deeply personal and soulful work, Chagall captures a cherished moment between mother and child. Bright, warm hues contribute to the overall sense of hospitality and comfort that emanates from this piece. The color, composition, and execution of this work are sure to incite a sense of joy, peace, and nostalgia, making it an excellent addition to any home.

One of Chagall's most beautiful and iconic prints, this piece was created for the opening of the Marc Chagall National Museum of the Biblical Message in Nice. This work's highly recognizable biblical imagery conveyed in Chagall's whimsical style evokes a sense of hope, peace, and serenity that museum wanted to convey to its captivated audience, exhibition-goers, and Chagall-lovers alike.

This breathtaking piece is extraordinary in the delicate application of pochoir apparent throughout the print. We can easily perceive the skill and care with which the pochoir was applied, contributing to the overall soft, dreamlike quality of this work. The unusual subject matter also sets this piece apart from Chagall's other prints, as a voluptuous nude acrobat balances upon a bucking goat, her luminous white body radiating with an almost magical quality.

One of Chagall's most action-packed prints, this piece beautifully displays Chagall's lively line work and vivid coloration used to convey a sense of animation. Figures in motion abound in this piece, creating an aura of excitement and suspense surrounding this work.