Sketch for the choreographer of the ballet Aleko

Sketch for the choreographer of the ballet Aleko

Marc ChagallWW-1942-M073012
1942·Ink and pencil on paper·10 x 11 3/4" (25.4 x 29.8 cm)

Catalogue

Year
1942
Dimensions
10 x 11 3/4" (25.4 x 29.8 cm)

Artist

Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall

Painting

M arc Chagall, the Belorussian-born French modernist, became famous for his poetic, dreamlike artworks filled with rich colors and iconic imagery—flying lovers, fiddlers, and fantastical animals—deeply influenced by his Jewish heritage and the Parisian avant-garde. Today, Chagall’s masterpieces remain highly sought after in major museums and the global art market, with his works showing strong long-term value growth and consistent performance at auction.

Saint Paul de Vence, France

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Year
1942
Dimensions
10 x 11 3/4" (25.4 x 29.8 cm)
Watts ID
WW-1942-M073012

Source

Source
moma
Status
verified

Artist

Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall

Painting

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