1967 Berggruen Marc Chagall, Oeuvre Grave, "Le Cirque a Clown Jaune" Framed Lithograph

Description

Parting with one of my favorite pieces!

Historical Description by Masterworks Fine Art Gallery:

"In Marc Chagall Le Cirque a … more Parting with one of my favorite pieces!

Historical Description by Masterworks Fine Art Gallery:

"In Marc Chagall Le Cirque a Clown Jaune (The Circus with the Yellow Clown), 1967, a vividly colored yellow clown is central to the lively circus scene. Its charismatic expression and whimsical gestures make this one of Chagall's more humorous and exciting circus renditions. The bright mustard yellows are cleverly offset with subtle sea greens and blues, set against a background of chestnut brown. We can even see the roaring crowd stacked in the stands, excitedly watching his gestural and colorful performance. Chagall invites us to be an active participant in this delightful circus show, successfully accomplishing the often difficult task of engaging an audience with a work of art. We become even more entranced with the work because the clown looks directly out at us, and cups his hand by his mouth, as if saying something just for us to hear. He holds his left hand in a beckoning position - and the viewer is taken in."

Marc Chagall (Russian, 1887 - 1985)

Original rare lithographic poster.
Printed by the renowned Atelier Mourlot in 1967 for the exhibition at Beggruen.

This original lithograph is in very good condition, with minor foxing and discoloration associated with a piece 56 years old.

Please note white mark above Marc, highlighted in photo. Look closely at all images so there are no surprises.

All pictures were taken outside to give the best representation possible.

Original frame is in good condition, not perfect, but perfectly fine for hanging as it. No glass cover. (Frame measures approximately 3/4". Measurements provided include the frame.)

Piece has been loved and left untouched, save the new dust seal and hanger. less