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Marc Chagall Romeo & Juliet Original Lithograph Signed & Framed 1975

Creator: Marc Chagall
Offered by: Atlas Showroom

Description
This Marc Chagall "Romeo & Juliet" Original Lithograph is a masterful representation of Chagall's iconic ceiling at the Paris Opéra Garnier, a monumental work commissioned to celebrate the rich legacy of music and the arts. Printed by the renowned artisan Georges Brazier, this lithograph captures a breathtaking fragment dedicated to Berlioz's symphonic masterpiece, "Roméo et Juliette".
Chagall’s ethereal style brings this visual tribute to life, marrying the timeless romance of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers with a symphony of vivid hues and dreamlike forms. The composition is both poetic and vibrant, showcasing the artist’s signature palette of radiant blues, lush reds, and warm yellows that dance across the imagery like an orchestral crescendo. Swirling, lyrical brushstrokes and floating figures imbue the scene with a sense of movement, as though suspended in a tender, celestial dream.
This lithograph, signed and elegantly framed, is not only a testament to Chagall’s unparalleled ability to interpret music through art but also to his deep reverence for love, mythology, and human connection.
The artwork comes with certificate of authenticity

Dimensions:
Unframed & Unmatted: 20" H x 13" W x 1" D
Framed: 23" H x 30" W x 2" D

About the Artist

Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Russian-French artist known for his colorful, dreamlike works that blend reality with fantasy. Born Moishe Shagal in Vitebsk, in what is now Belarus, he grew up in a Jewish family and drew inspiration from his Eastern European roots and Jewish heritage throughout his career. Chagall studied art in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and later moved to Paris in 1910, where he immersed himself in the vibrant art scene, encountering artists like Picasso and Matisse. Chagall’s work is characterized by its surreal, poetic imagery and vibrant color palette. His subjects often included floating figures, lovers, musicians, and animals, rendered in a whimsical, folkloric style. Key themes in his work include love, memory, faith, and the joy and hardship of Jewish life. Chagall's iconic paintings, such as I and the Village (1911) and The Blue Violinist, blend elements of Cubism, Fauvism, and Symbolism but defy strict categorization. In the 1940s, during World War II, Chagall and his wife Bella fled to the United States to escape the Nazi occupation of France. This period deepened his exploration of themes of exile and loss, especially after Bella’s death in 1944. After the war, Chagall returned to Europe and eventually settled in France, where he continued to work across various media, including painting, stained glass, and sculpture. Throughout his long career, Chagall created murals, stained glass for cathedrals, and illustrations for literary works. He remains celebrated as a unique, imaginative artist who brought a sense of wonder and mysticism to modern art, reflecting his personal memories, spirituality, and boundless love for life and color

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Lithograph
Condition:	Good. Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1975
Styles / Movements:	Surrealism
Dealer Reference #:	AS-3023
Incollect Reference #:	771406

Dimensions

W.	30 in;	H.	23 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	76.2 cm;	H.	58.42 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Atlas Showroom, founded in 2014 by Wafah Jehou, is a premier destination for hand-crafted, vintage, and antique treasures in Plainview, NY. Specializing in contemporary, mid-century modern, art deco, Moroccan, and European designs, we offer an exquisite selection of furniture, lighting, and fine art, and provide custom creations tailored to your needs. For inquiries, contact 646.548.3588 or email wjehou@atlasshowroom.com.

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