Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Sans titre (Untitled)

Marc Chagall (1887–1985)

Sans titre (Untitled)

Original lithograph from Derrière le Miroir No. 182 (1969)

Original lithograph by Marc Chagall published in the legendary French art magazine Derrière le Miroir, No. 182, issued by Maeght Éditeur, Paris, in 1969.

Printed by the renowned Atelier Mourlot, this delicate composition embodies Chagall's unmistakable poetic imagination. With only a few expressive lines, the artist creates a dreamlike figure that reflects his lifelong fascination with fantasy, symbolism and the creative spirit. The work is signed in the stone ("M.C.") and was issued unsigned by hand and unnumbered, as published.

This lithograph comes from one of the most celebrated issues of Derrière le Miroir, dedicated to Chagall's exhibition at Galerie Maeght. The publication is considered among the finest examples of twentieth-century art publishing and original lithographic production.

Details

Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985)
Title: Sans titre (Untitled)
Year: 1969
Medium: Original lithograph on wove paper
Publication: Derrière le Miroir, No. 182
Publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Printer: Atelier Mourlot, Paris
Signature: Signed in the stone ("M.C.")
Numbering: As issued, unnumbered
Dimensions: 27 × 28 cm
Condition: Very good overall condition with light signs of age consistent with the publication. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description.

Reference

Patrick Cramer & Meret Meyer, Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonné des Livres Illustrés, 1995 (Derrière le Miroir No. 182).

An authentic original Chagall lithograph from one of the most sought-after issues of Derrière le Miroir, combining the exceptional quality of Mourlot printing with the artistic vision of one of the twentieth century's greatest masters. A highly collectible work for admirers of Chagall, Maeght editions and post-war French printmaking.