Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985)


The Story of the Exodus, Léon Amiel, Paris-New York, 1966 (Cramer Books 64; Mourlot 444-467) The complete set of 24 lithographs in colours, on Arches paper, in- and hors-texte, with title, text in English, table of contents and justification, signed in pencil on the justification, copy number 221 of 250 (there were also 20 copies on Japan nacré and 15 hors commerce), the full sheets, all in very good condition, the colours very fresh, loose (as issued), within paper wrappers and original beige cloth-covered portfolio with gilt stamped title on the spine and artist's name on the frontSheet 445 x 332mm.Folio 530 x 390mm.
|Chagall explores here the celebrated historical tale of the exodus with vibrant colours emphasizing the lyrical and spiritual potential of the tale; one certainly important to Chagall with his Jewish heritage and as a fitting subject to display his prowess in lithography.