Marc Chagall

Overflowing out of a relatively tiny vase, beautiful flowers capture the imagination in this quaint café setting. In this vivid work, Chagall transforms a seemingly ordinary still life into one of exuberance and emotion.

Dreamlike in quality, this exquisite piece utilizes the subtle power of color and the gentle imagery of a couple surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean coast, bright and lively flowers, and a watchful bird.

Offering a superb example of Chagall's artistic mastery, this piece captures a sense of romance and poetry through the artist's use of imagery and color.

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.

Propounding as one of Chagall's soulful interpretations of the Bible, this mesmerizing work captures the original sin as a brilliant expression of Adam and Eve's relentless bond.

Magical and mysterious, this powerful piece, created in bold hues of blue, yellow, green, and purple, transports us to the enchanting world of the Arabian Nights.

In this captivating work, a woman's thoughts are beautifully laid before her in elegant lines and vivid colors.

Through Chagall's imaginative vision of a world where animals coexist harmoniously with people, we can imagine ourselves in this dream-like scene of Paris in the late 1950's.

As if lost in a memory, a couple appears transfixed in a moment of time. A work made truly touching by Chagall's subtle hints of color and subdued background.

This beautiful print relays the impression of a lofty, open studio, perhaps depicting Chagall's own workspace in Saint Paul. Vibrant vegetation, light-filled windows and a beautiful bouquet all appear in this tranquil composition.

A beautiful statement 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 yellow and red, this piece relays an impression of energy and harmony.

As a bride and groom embrace each other, their elongated bodies seamlessly merge into one being as they gaze into each other's eyes. This composition radiates with warmth and affection, allowing us an everlasting glimpse into the euphoria that accompanies true love.

Chagall creates a dreamlike world for the viewer in L'Horloge, weaving together iconography found throughout his oeuvre: the rooster, the embracing couple, the synagogue, the village seen from above, and, of course, the clock.

Masterfully designed with billowy soft lines and lively colors, this work expertly expresses Chagall's sensitive impression of a relationship. A rather delicate testament to cherish those you hold dear.

A truly beautiful work, the vibrancy of the orange and red hues in this touching scene is stunning in person; a more than fitting tribute to one of Chagall's most beloved places that provided him with endless amounts of inspiration.

Floating in a sea of turquoise, Chagall's depiction of Le Verger de Philetas allows us to escape to a different time and place. This breathtaking print displays Chagall's talent at its best.

Bearing stylistic similarities to other works created by Chagall in 1976, this print has all the characteristics of a classic lithograph by the artist. Vibrant vegetation, light-filled windows and a beautiful bouquet all appear in this tranquil composition.

An impression of spontaneity and lightness infuse this pretty work. Chagall renders a gorgeous bouquet and embracing couple against a large window that lets in the light of the world.

Offering a vibrant example of Chagall's artistic style, this image was inspired by the fourth lancet from the Cathedral of Metz entitled, "Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise."

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.

Bold pochoir coloring lends a sense of texture and vibrancy to this magnificent print, as we witness a beautiful acrobat gracefully perched upon the back of a bucking goat. Fanciful and charming, this work ignites the imagination and captures a spirit of childlike whimsy.

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.

One of Chagall's most vibrantly colored prints, this exquisite take on a still life, with its sumptuous fruit and blossoming flowers, captures the essence of spring and summer, transporting us to a place of warmth and abundance.

Beautifully vibrant and incredible in scale, this print captures the captivating spirit of Paris. Through a stunning bouquet and couple wrapped in each other's arms, Chagall recounts a story of romantic love.

Bright patches of color enliven this romantic still life by the master of the genre. Chagall's joy in the printmaking process becomes tangible in this work of riotous line.

One of Chagall's most beautiful 'siren' images, this work combines wistful imagery and the iconic profile of the French coast. One thinks of hot sunshine and close embraces by the sea.

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.

From Chagall's most powerful series, this dramatic work depicts the ninth plague of Egypt, in which Moses stretches his hand to the sky and darkness descends over Egypt.

One of the most vibrantly colored works in the The Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem, The Tribe of Joseph emits a sense of warmth and splendor.

Juxtaposing imagery of water and air this exquisite piece, conveyed predominantly in deep blue hues, perfectly tells the tale of the tribe of Ruben.

Displaying a profusion of animals and vegetal details, this work expresses a sense of plenty and abundance. As a graphic depiction of stain glass, this image is remarkable in its luminescent quality.

One of twelve maquettes for a series of stained glass windows now installed in a synagogue outside of Jerusalem, The Tribe of Levi shows us a religious scene in which the yellow of the candles burn bright around the offerings.

Rich in symbolism, this marvelous work offers us a glimpse at the tale of Simeon. Deep blue-purple hues create an air of mystery around this piece, suggesting a nocturnal scene.

Notable for its explosive use of color, this work features bold, rich reds that swirl throughout the entire composition, allowing for Zebulun's characters to seemingly leap from the work. Highly symbolic and incredibly rich in meaning, the figures form to create the name, 'Zebulun' in Hebrew letters along the upper area of the piece.

Exhibiting extremely vibrant coloration, this work offers the viewer a myriad of religious elements which interrelate to transfix and intrigue the eye.

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.

This particular image has extremely vivid and highly saturated colors; particularly beautiful are the strong crimson reds and brilliant sapphire blues. The dramatic color, coupled with bold religious imagery, makes this an extraordinary work within the Jerusalem series, and an exemplar piece within Chagall's larger lifetime body of work.

The twelfth and final piece within The Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem, The Tribe of Benjamin incorporates elements of color and imagery from the other eleven tribes, implying themes of harmony and hope.

One of 12 lithographs in The Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem, this piece is notable for its heavily symbolic imagery, particularly with the use of the central candelabrum, the serpent, and the lion. Sparks of bright hues emerge from a predominantly blue background while the use of white contributes to the sense of translucence that Chagall hoped to convey in this print.

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.