ORIGINAL SIGNED MARC CHAGALL OIL PAINTING Picasso / Matisse era Impressionist

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Up for auction: An amazing Oil/Pastel study by Marc Chagall. This Oil/Pastel/crayon on paper is titled “Portrait of Jarrold Davis” and was painted in 1953. Piece measures 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches (27 by 37 cm) and an impressive 14 by 19” inches still sealed behind and inside its period oak and brass frame. This drawing was acquired from a very well known East Coast collector from the notorious Crispo Gallery of NYC in the 1970's. The sketch's back is labeled and stamped by aforementioned Gallery and Owner to preserve its identity and ownership when it was loaned out to museums and was intended to appear in an upcoming posthumous published collection of the late former owner, (all stamped, signed and notarized paperwork that accompanies the piece will note this and display these names). This portrait made by Chagall during his life in France depicts the face of a young, curly haired male. Black crayon overlays a multilayered, multicolored oil background. Pleasesee our other auctions for other artwork. Like with the others, Auction may end at any time if purchased elsewhere. If more close-up pictures are desired, please contact us. Marc Chagall Marc Chagall was born in 1887 to a poor Jewish family in Russia. He was the eldest of nine children. Chagall began to display his artistic talent while studying at a secular Russian school, and despite his father’s disapproval, in 1907 he began studying art with Leon Bakst in St. Petersburg. It was at this time that his distinct style that we recognize today began to emerge. As his paintings began to center on images from his childhood, the focus that would guide his artistic motivation for the rest of his life came to fruition.In 1910, Chagall, moved to Paris for four years. It was during this period that he painted some of his most famous paintings of the Jewish village, and developed the features that became recognizable trademarks of his art. Strong and bright colors began to portray the world in a dreamlike state. Fantasy, nostalgia, and religion began to fuse together to create otherworldly images.In 1914, before the outbreak of World War I, Chagall held a one-man show in Berlin, exhibiting work dominated by Jewish images. During the war, he resided in Russia, and in 1917, endorsing the revolution, he was appointed Commissar for Fine Arts in Vitebsk and then director of the newly established Free Academy of Art. In 1922, Chagall left Russia, settling in France one year later. He lived there permanently except for the years 1941 - 1948 when, fleeing France during World War II, he resided in the United States. Chagall's horror over the Nazi rise to power is expressed in works depicting Jewish martyrs and refugees.In addition to images of the Jewish world, Chagall's paintings are inspired by themes from the Bible. His fascination with the Bible culminated in a series of over 100 etchings illustrating the Bible, many of which incorporate elements from folklore and from religious life in Russia.Israel, which Chagall first visited in 1931 for the opening of the Tel Aviv Art Museum, is likewise endowed with some of Chagall's work, most notably the twelve stained glass windows at Hadassah Hospital and wall decorations at the Knesset. Chagall received many prizes and much recognition for his work. He was also one of very few artists to exhibit work at the Louvre in their lifetime. This Marc Chagall Oil Painting comes with all listed documentation, still in its fully sealed and stamped frame from the original New York gallery and ready to hang. Looks absolutely beautiful in display, and will make a treasured addition to any art collection and an excellent Christmas gift for any collector. Please view our auctions for other works. Please view the following information on this painting, its documentation, details, and images. If there are any questions, please contact us and we will respond as promptly as possible. SIGNED: “Chagall” ON THE LOWER RIGHT CORN... read more

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