Full of richly deep hues in complimentary tones, Marc Chagall Le Ciel Bleu, Paris (The Blue Sky of Paris), 1964 illustrates the artist's use of dreamlike imagery depicting the Parisian landscape from a "blue sky" view. 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 1964, this original color lithograph was created for the Chagall Exhibition at the Maeght Gallery. Published by Maeght, this piece is printed on BFK Rives paper, has a full watermark, and is numbered 65/90 in pencil the lower left. The work is hand signed by Marc Chagall (Vitebsk, 1887 - Saint-Paul, 1985) in pencil in the lower right margin.

In Chagall's whimsical and romantic style, he merges several separate images into one well-balanced and dynamic composition. This particular piece is comprised of a vibrant orange head, a cheery yellow bird profile, a delicate floral bouquet, and select landmarks from Paris-which include the Eiffel Tour, Notre Dame, and the Seine River, among others. Just as the yellow bird at the center of the print gazes over all of Paris, we enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The rich blue sky, or "Le Ciel Bleu" is delightfully executed in a jewel tone blue that ranges from green to grey to a pale blue. These colors merge into an expressive amalgam that is very rich, and best appreciated in person. In fact, this particular work possesses so many tonal subtleties, that a photograph cannot truly capture the color density and variation. It should be viewed in person.

The print is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the sale of the work):

1) Sorlier, Charles, Chagall Lithographs Vol III, 1984, listed as cat. no. 409 on pg 52.
2) Gauss, Ulrike, ed. Marc Chagall The Lithographs: La Collection Sorlier, listed as cat. no. 409 on page 193.