Chagall, Marc

MARC CHAGALL Romeo and Juliette, 1964

$3,500.00
Sku: AW1724-D
Artist: Marc Chagall
Title: Romeo and Juliette
Year: 1964
Signed: No
Medium: Lithograph
Paper Size: 25 x 39 inches ( 63.5 x 99.06 cm )
Image Size: 25 x 39 inches ( 63.5 x 99.06 cm )
Edition Size: 5000
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling

Additional Details: This advertising poster, printed by Mourlot for the Office of French Tourism, is a captivating detail from Marc Chagall’s Ceiling of the Opera, specifically a fragment paying tribute to Berlioz’s "Romeo and Juliet." It features iconic images of Paris landmarks such as the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, seamlessly blending Chagall’s dreamlike artistry with the rich cultural heritage of France. Published by the French Tourism Bureau, this poster is a vivid celebration of French art and architecture, and it holds a special place in Chagall's oeuvre as referenced on page 96 in "Chagall's Posters - A Catalogue Raisonné" by Sorlier (1975). The combination of Chagall's vibrant design and the high-quality printing by Mourlot makes this poster not only a beautiful piece of art but also a significant collectible for admirers of Chagall’s work and French cultural history.