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Collage, woodcut print from 1968.
Trial proof – unique work.
Dimensions of sheet: 32.5 x 25 cm
Dimensions in frame: 53.2 x 43.2 cm
Publisher: Cramer Éditeur, Geneva.
Printer: Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut, Paris.
Reference: Cramer 74
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This striking composition is a rare single-sided print from Marc Chagall’s 1968 masterwork Poèmes, enriched with collage elements, offering a unique, textural dimension to the artist’s already lyrical vision. Originally conceived as part of an intimate artist’s book marrying poetry and image, this piece has taken on a new life as a standalone, mixed-media artwork—highlighting Chagall’s ongoing fascination with the layered nature of memory, myth, and emotion.
In Poèmes, Chagall did not merely illustrate his verses—he painted with words and wrote with images, creating a poetic and visual self-portrait. This print, Planche II, emerges from that deeply personal project, and here, the addition of collage further heightens the dreamlike atmosphere. Paper cuttings, textured fragments, or colored overlays may subtly amplify the figures or architecture—evoking the surreal juxtapositions that made Chagall one of the most beloved visionaries of the 20th century.
While the original Poèmes series is revered for its poetic unity, this individual piece stands apart through its collaged surface—offering collectors a rare opportunity to own a work that bridges printmaking with the tactile immediacy of assemblage. It channels not only the voice and vision of Chagall, but also the layered nature of his memory: fragments of life, literature, and love coming together on a single sheet.
The work is in Excellent condition.
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