This lot consists of an unframed oil painting on light board, done in the modern art style of painter Marc Chagall (French, 1887-1985). "Chagall" is hand written at bottom right corner. In this fluid, romantic image, we see a scene that buzzes with color and movement. Artfully executed in the dreamy Surrealist style. This modernist piece would be a highlight to any collection of modern art.

He had two basic reputations, writes Lewis: as a pioneer of modernism and as a major Jewish artist. He experienced modernism's "golden age" in Paris, where "he synthesized the art forms of Cubism, Symbolism, and Fauvism, and the influence of Fauvism gave rise to Surrealism". Yet throughout these phases of his style "he remained most emphatically a Jewish artist, whose work was one long dreamy reverie of life in his native village of Vitebsk." "When Matisse dies," Pablo Picasso remarked in the 1950s, "Chagall will be the only painter left who understands what colour really is".

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Overall piece measures approximately 18" x 13.5".

PLEASE NOTE: Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in this catalog as "in the style of". Authentication of the artwork has not been established nor is it implied. Authentication of any stamps or labels has not been established nor is it implied. Pieces are being sold "As Is". No additional information regarding provenance will be provided after the auction.

Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:
The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but the actual authorship is unknown.

Overall very good condition.