4: MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) 1963 COLOR LITHOGRAPH

Marc (Moishe Shagal) Chagall (Russian 1887 - 1985)
La Revolution (1963)
The lithograph in colors printed by Charles Sorlier on wove paper in an edition of 150 prints is signed by the artist in pencil lower right and designated as an artist's proof lower left.

Chagall's compositions typically are filled with a cacophony of figures and allegories, some populate numerous works. Here the symbols include Vladimir Lenin balanced on one hand dividing the image in two moving from one period to the next directing masses in red on the left to the Russian flag and a better future on the right of the image. All this is observed and recorded by an artist, Chagall at his easel upper right, despite all he witnessed in Russia's 1917 Revolution and then the antisemitism he experienced in Europe.
Image measures 21.25 x 18.25 with a framed size of 43.25 x 37.5 inches.
The full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, puncture or repair as shown here outside the frame and mat.
$1,000 - $2,000