This charming and whimsical work is the perfect example of Chagall's well-known and iconic style in color lithography. Created during the latter years of his life, L'Aurore is a testament to his lifetime of bouquets, roosters, and blue skies which have been so eloquently translated in his œuvre. The bright blues, reds, and yellows complement each other so perfectly, the composition radiates an inherent balance and harmony, further echoed by the dual profile of our main character. Signifying wealth, virility, and prosperity, the red rooster helps instill a sense of optimism and fortune.

Created in November, 1983, this work is hand-signed by Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985) in pencil in the lower right margin. Numbered 43/50 in pencil in the lower left margin, this work is out of the total edition of 50 signed and numbered proofs (aside from 12 black artist's proofs, signed & numbered) . Published by Mourlot, Paris and printed by Charles Sorlier.

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

1. Gauss, Ulrike, ed. Marc Chagall - The Lithographs, La Collection Sorlier. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 1014 on pg. 375.

2. Mourlot, Fernand. The Lithographs of Chagall, vol. VI 1980 - 1985. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 1014 on pg. 101.

Framed in museum-quality, archival materials, this work is set in an Italian style bronze leaf frame. The muted tones of the bronze moulding compliments and highlights the tones and textures of L'Aurore. The work is completed with white, linen-wrapped mats and a matching gold inner fillet and set behind an archival Plexiglas cover.