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Catalogue
- Year
- 1946
- Dimensions
- 9 7/16 x 6 1/2" (24 x 16.5 cm)
- Collection
- Museum of Modern Art
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
Artist
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.
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1960 · Lithograph on ivory wove paper
The Green Eiffel Tower
1957 · Color lithograph on ivory wove paper
Record
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- Marc Chagall
- Year
- 1946
- Dimensions
- 9 7/16 x 6 1/2" (24 x 16.5 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1946-M019168
Source
- Collection
- Museum of Modern Art
- Source
- moma
- Status
- verified
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