The Visual Word

Monday, December 25, 2006

Marc Chagall (1887-1985)

Moving into the 21st century requires moving through the 19th and 20th century. An interesting artist of that era who produced both etchings and lithographs is Marc Chagall. There is a wonderful digitized collection of his work at the Spaightwood Galleries. There you can find an exhibition of his work entitled "Marc Chagall and the Bible: Etchings and Lithographs from 1930 to 1980." Read a little more about his background. It is very interesting.
Disobedient Prophet killed by a Lion (1 Kings 13:23-25) (H. 357, S. 282). Original etching, 1931-1939; completed 1952-1956. This picture is from the "Bible Etchings 3" collection.
Cain and Abel (Gen 4) (M. 238). Original color lithograph, 1960. This picture is from the "1960 Bible Lithographs 2" Collection.
URL: http://www.spaightwoodgalleries.com/Pages/Chagall_Bible.html

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