Thursday, March 24, 2011

The Art Gallery: Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall (7/7/1887-3/28/1985) was called "the quintessential Jewish artist of the twentieth century" and "the world's preeminent Jewish artist".

He is also known for his stained glass art, creating massive works for Cathedrals in France, as well as large scale oil paintings including the ceiling of the Paris Opéra.

Here are some of his smaller paintings.

Circus Horse, 1964


The Lovers, 1913


The Painter to the Moon, 1917


Paris Through the Window, 1913


Above the Town, 1914


The Woman and the Roses, 1929

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