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Learn MoreCouple devant le buisson by Marc Chagall
- Chagall blends religious depictions of the Burning Bush with his iconic motifs
- It features important symbols, including lovers, a rooster, a goat and a musician
- Bursting with color and texture, this work depicts Chagall's signature dreamworld
- Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Comité Chagall
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1887-1985 | Russian
Couple devant le buisson
(Couple in front of the bush)
Signed "Marc Chagall" (lower right)
Gouache, colored inks, pastel, tempera and colored pencils on Rives paper
Marc Chagall’s Couple devant le buisson is a captivating work by the modern master, seamlessly blending religious symbolism with secular themes to craft a deeply evocative visual narrative. The painting prominently features the biblical Burning Bush from the story of Moses,. . .
1887-1985 | Russian
Couple devant le buisson
(Couple in front of the bush)
Signed "Marc Chagall" (lower right)
Gouache, colored inks, pastel, tempera and colored pencils on Rives paper
Marc Chagall’s Couple devant le buisson is a captivating work by the modern master, seamlessly blending religious symbolism with secular themes to craft a deeply evocative visual narrative. The painting prominently features the biblical Burning Bush from the story of Moses, but rather than the traditional depiction of Moses facing this divine phenomenon, Chagall presents a couple standing with their backs to the bush, seemingly more captivated by their love for one another. This intriguing juxtaposition reflects Chagall’s ability to intertwine sacred themes with human experience, imbuing the work with both passion and spirituality.
The composition is filled with vivid details, from the vibrant rooster symbolizing fertility and vitality to the hovering goat, which recalls the Jewish symbol of atonement and the removal of sin. Above the scene, a flutist floats serenely, evoking the traveling musicians common in the Jewish shtetls of Eastern Europe, where Chagall spent his early years. These elements bring a rich layer of symbolism and nostalgia to the work, merging Chagall’s personal heritage with biblical references in a style uniquely his own.
Throughout his career, Chagall’s inventive use of color and dream-like imagery has captivated audiences, making him one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. His works are held in the collections of major institutions such as the Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Musée National Marc Chagall in Nice, among others.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Meret Meyer on behalf of the Comité Chagall, dated 21 December 2023 (no. 2023393)
Circa 1980
Canvas: 35 1/2" high x 24 7/8" wide (90 x 63 cm)
Frame: 53 1/8" high x 42 1/2" wide x 2 1/8" deep (135.1 x 108 x 5.3 cm)
Provenance:
Estate of the artist
Private collection, London
Maker: | Chagall, Marc |
Period: | 1919-Present |
Origin: | France |
Type: | Paintings |
Style: | Modernism |
Depth: | 2.13 in. (5.4 cm) |
Width: | 42.5 in. (107.95 cm) |
Height: | 53.25 in. (135.26 cm) |
Canvas Width: | 24.250 in. (61.6 cm) |
Canvas Height: | 35.250 in. (89.54 cm) |
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