Full of richly deep hues and abundant with texture, this work illustrates the artist's use of dreamlike imagery set in a Parisian coastal landscape. Evoking a sense of quietude and beauty, Chagall entices the viewer through the use of symbolic elements and a lyrical use of form.

Created in 1967, this color lithograph one of twelve lithographs from the Nice and the Côte d'Azur series. Printed by Mourlot, this work was engraved by Charles Sorlier in collaboration with Marc Chagall. Numbered /LXXV in pencil in the lower left, this piece is hand signed by Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985) in pencil in the lower right. Printed on Arches wove paper, this work is in excellent condition with bold and bright colors. On the lower right hand on the reverse side of the sheet, there is the printed text which states the title and reads, 'Marc Chagall La Baie des Anges au Bouquet de Roses, Gouache sur Papier Reproduite en Lithographie, Ch. Sorlier, Graveur - Mourlot, Imp.'

A monumental bouquet stands out against the coastal night scene in Nice, giving the viewer a sense of mystery and intrigue. The deep blue of the bouquet causes the red roses, yellow and white flowers to bounce of the page with the intense vibrancy they illuminate. Set within the floral motif are symbolic figures of a white bird in the upper left, and blue woman in the right and a blue fish at the base of the bouquet. In the background, the moon dips toward the ocean horizon at the left, and small bungalows line the narrow coastline. The textural and painterly quality of this work adds a sense of depth and richness to the work.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).

1) Sorlier, Charles, Chagall Lithographs 1974-1979, Vol V, 1984, listed as cat no
C30 on pg 225.
2) Martin Lawrence Galleries, Marc Chagall, 1999, listed as CS 30 on pg 68.