Marc Chagall Vintage 1967 First Edition Lithograph Print Mid Century Modernist Hardcover Art Book

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This Marc Chagall rare vintage 1967 first edition lithograph print Mid Century Modernist hardcover art book is a very special … Read more This Marc Chagall rare vintage 1967 first edition lithograph print Mid Century Modernist hardcover art book is a very special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover art book with dust jacket is published by Tudor Publishing Company, New York. Printed in Japan in 1967. It features a monograph survey of the artworks of the artist Marc Chagall, with accompanied compelling text by author and art critic Alfred Werner.

Marc Chagall ( 1887 - 1985 ) the French Russian born Jewish Expressionist artist is known for both his sense of color and fluid aesthetic. His early Modernist artworks explore concepts and themes of spirituality, angelic influences, and the Jewish cultural life human experience. Chagall is commonly regarded as the quintessential preeminent Jewish artist of The 20th Century. His mastery of the expressive language of color, and creations in nearly every medium and form of art won him recognition as leading figure in world Modern Art. Artworks by Chagall are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

This beautiful intimate scale book traces the course of Chagall's artistic career in 92 full-color lithograph print reproductions. His greatest and most provocative works are included, as well as many lesser known and equally as significant paintings. Accompanying the illustrations are extensive notes and an authoritative introduction providing essential facts and fundamental criticism of Chagall's development , thought and achievement, both as a man an artist.

The rare out of print 1st edition small format Modernist art book measures 6 1/4" W X 7" H X 3/4" D, with 132 pages. It features 92 lithograph print illustrations.

It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling and light wear to the dust jacket. The former owners name is written on the inside front cover page. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less