1947 After Marc Chagall, "In the Shadow of Dreams" First Edition Period Offset Lithograph

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An excellent vintage period offset lithograph, print, after painting "A L'Ombre Des Rêves" (In The Shadow Of Dreams, 1944) by … more An excellent vintage period offset lithograph, print, after painting "A L'Ombre Des Rêves" (In The Shadow Of Dreams, 1944) by Marc Chagall. Comes from a First Limited Edition of XVI pieces of the art's portfolio, created while the great artist was still living, published by Les Editions du Chene in Paris, France in 1947. The Edition No. 195. Signed in the print. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Information regarding the original artwork, in French, will be found by lifting the piece. Numbered on the board: IX. Excellent condition of the print; minor edge wear on the board; never framed. Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is included.

Overall 15"W x 11"H
Image 9"W x 8.65"H

It was Pablo Picasso who said: "Chagall will be the only painter left who understands what colour really is".

On the subject of the editor: Editions du Chêne, Paris 1941, it is an occupied Paris which witnesses the emergence, 16, place Vendôme, of the Editions du Chêne. A risky bet given that its 21-year old founder was called Maurice Kahane, an atheist Jewish man who would then adopt the name of his mother, Girodias. The Chêne specialized itself by the edition of art books and literature. The Editions du Chêne would become a branch of the Hachette group in 1951. The edition of art books would then adopt pride of place. George Herscher takes over the Hachette house with enthusiasm in 1971. less