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Le Retour de l’Enfant Prodigue by Marc Chagall

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Etching

1981

Edition Size: 60

Sheet Size: 49.5 x 32.5 cm

Reference: Cramer 112

Unsigned

Condition: Pristine

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Etching from 1981.

An unnumbered and unsigned copy in black, outside from signed edition of 60.

Dimensions of sheet: 49.5 x 32.5 cm

Dimensions in frame: 63.2 x 53.2 cm

Publisher: Cramer Éditeur, Geneva.

Printer: Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut, Paris.

Reference: Cramer 112

This original etching is part of Songes (Dreams), a 1981 suite by Marc Chagall that delves into the artist’s rich tapestry of dreams and memories. In this series, Chagall revisits themes of love, folklore, and spirituality, rendered in his signature vibrant palette and fluid lines.​

Printed by the renowned Atelier Mourlot in Paris, known for its collaboration with leading artists of the 20th century, each lithograph in the Songes series showcases Chagall’s mastery of the medium. The works are characterized by their luminous colors and poetic imagery, inviting viewers into a world where reality and fantasy intertwine.
Each piece from Songes offers a glimpse into Chagall’s inner world, blending elements of his Russian-Jewish heritage with universal themes of love and hope. This lithograph stands as a testament to Chagall’s enduring ability to capture the imagination and touch the soul through his art.

Each piece from Songes offers a glimpse into Chagall’s inner world, blending elements of his heritage with universal themes of love and hope. This lithograph stands as a testament to Chagall’s enduring ability to capture the imagination and touch the soul through his art.

The work is in Excellent condition.

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The Artist

Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall began using printmaking techniques when he was 35 years old. He produced a lot of lithographs, etchings, and woodcuts while residing in Berlin, Germany, during the time. The art dealer Vollard hired Chagall in 1923 to illustrate the Bible, La Fontaine’s Fables, and The Dead Souls by Gogol.

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