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Learn MoreCouple aux fleurs et raisins by Marc Chagall
- This multimedia piece exhibits Chagall’s favored theme of lovers embracing
- Bursting with color and movement, the couple and the bouquet symbolize love
- The radiant reds and lush greens are juxtaposed with the soft grays and whites
- Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Comité Chagall
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1887-1985 | Russian
Couple aux fleurs et raisins
(Couple with flowers and grapes)
Signed ‘Marc Chagall’ (lower right)
Tempera, gouache, pastel, colored pencils and graphite on Japan paper
“Colours were more important [for Chagall] than the type of flower. I doubt he knew the names of flowers, but he was in awe of bouquet gifts.” –Bella Meyer, granddaughter of Marc Chagall
This multimedia piece exhibits Chagall’s favored theme of. . .
1887-1985 | Russian
Couple aux fleurs et raisins
(Couple with flowers and grapes)
Signed ‘Marc Chagall’ (lower right)
Tempera, gouache, pastel, colored pencils and graphite on Japan paper
“Colours were more important [for Chagall] than the type of flower. I doubt he knew the names of flowers, but he was in awe of bouquet gifts.” –Bella Meyer, granddaughter of Marc Chagall
This multimedia piece exhibits Chagall’s favored theme of lovers embracing amidst a vibrant flower bouquet. First explored in his oeuvre in the 1920s, this work is radiant with bursts of color and movement surrounding the couple, symbolizing Chagall’s reverence for life and the joyous feeling of love. The flowers conceal the male figure who appears to float behind the bouquet. His outstretched hand softly reaches toward the exposed female figure. The grapes symbolize abundance—a frequently used motif by Chagall for works of lovers—and the two birds, perhaps his common bluebird motif, symbolize happiness and a sense of hope.
While working with stained glass in the 1960s and 70s, Chagall discovered innovative uses of colors that he then applied to his paintings and works on paper. Rather than the more common monochrome hues, Chagall outlines the lovers’ heads in green, whereas the man’s hand is highlighted in blue. The natural colors seamlessly integrate with the greenery of the bouquet, subtly connecting their love as akin to the blooming floral display. This romantic work blends Chagall’s ethereal use of color and movement with optimism for love and the future.
Marc Chagall was born in Vitebsk, Russia, to a large, close-knit Jewish family of herring merchants. He began studying painting in 1906 under the famed artist Yehuda Pen. In 1907, he moved to St. Petersburg and joined the school of the Society of Art Supporters. In 1910, Chagall relocated to Paris to be near the art community of the Montparnasse district, and he would eventually become a French citizen. Amongst the turmoil of the 20th century, including the Soviet regime and the outbreak of WWII, Chagall would continue to move between Russia, France and the United States throughout his life.
Chagall's importance as a pioneering figure of modern art cannot be overstated. His imaginative compositions, often centered on personal memories, folklore, and religious themes, profoundly influenced the development of 20th-century art. Chagall’s expressive use of color, form and movement bridge the realms of Cubism, Surrealism, and Symbolism while remaining distinctly his own. His extensive works on paper have remained prized possessions in public and private collections alike, with pieces belonging to institutions like the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the National Museum in Warsaw, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Meret Meyer, on behalf of the Comité Chagall, dated 6 April 2023 (no. 2023118).
Circa 1976
Paper: 24 3/8” high x 18 1/8” wide (60.33 x 44.45 cm)
Frame: 38" high x 35" wide x 2 3/8" deep (99.70 x 83.82 x 5.08 cm)
Provenance:
Estate of the artist
Private collection, London
Maker: | Chagall, Marc |
Period: | 1919-Present |
Origin: | France |
Type: | Other Fine Art |
Style: | Modernism |
Depth: | 2.0 in. (5.08 cm) |
Width: | 33.0 in. (83.82 cm) |
Height: | 39.25 in. (99.7 cm) |
Canvas Width: | 17.500 in. (44.45 cm) |
Canvas Height: | 23.750 in. (60.33 cm) |
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