{"product_id":"marc-chagall-abraham-and-sarah-verve-bible-lithograph","title":"MARC CHAGALL - Abraham and Sarah (Verve Bible) Lithograph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Collector’s Notice (Legal \u0026amp; Privacy)🛡️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo respect international licensing, we use a blurred preview for this masterpiece. Detailed,  photography is available exclusively upon request for serious buyers. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \"Abraham and Sarah\" (Abraham et Sara) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: 35 x 26 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique: Original Color Lithograph from Stone (Fine Art Printmaking)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Creation: 1956 (Historic Post-War Master Period)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio \u0026amp; Printing House: Masterfully printed by Mourlot Frères, Paris, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher \u0026amp; Portfolio: Published by Tériade \/ Éditions de la Revue Verve, Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: From the milestone publication Verve Vol. VIII, Nos. 33–34: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations for the Bible Catalogue Raisonné References: Mourlot No. 122 \/ Cramer No. 25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature: Unsigned and unnumbered as officially issued in the original 1956 Verve suite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe send the work wrapped in sturdy material sandwiched between two hardboard sheets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Abraham and Sarah\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (1956) is a monumental masterpiece of structural energy and narrative dravosť, captured by the legendary modernist master Marc Chagall. Pulled directly from original lithographic stones at the world-renowned Mourlot Frères studio in Paris, this edition stands as a pinnacle of 20th-century graphic heritage. The composition stages an intense optical vibration, completely saturated in Chagall’s iconic, deep celestial cobalt blueprint. The profiles of the biblical patriarch Abraham and his wife Sarah merge organically within a dense, shimmering cloud of ink texture. Balanced by the minimalist silhouette of a desert camel riding through the upper skies, every line is a deliberate action, creating a visual sanctuary that commands the atmosphere of any elite international interior.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Narrative Vision (The Master of the Living Dream):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarc Chagall famously stated that the Bible was an eternal echo of nature, and during the mid-1950s, he immersed himself completely in the spiritual lyricism of the Old Testament. In \"Abraham and Sarah,\" he bypasses the rigid restrictions of academic perspective, pouring his memories and Jewish heritage into a dance of pure form on premium paper stock. The deliberate \"splatter\" and grain of the lithographic stone transfer convey a deep, textural warmth that mirrors a stained-glass mosaic. This piece, preserved with absolute museum-grade archival care for seven decades, represents a rare window into the legendary collaboration between Chagall and publisher Tériade.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Blue-Chip Collector's Asset (Verve Bible Historic Rarity):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a verified original 1956 stone lithograph documented formally under the definitive Mourlot 122 registry, this work represents a premier strategic investment for the discerning connoisseur. Graphic works sourced from the original Verve Bible edition are recognized Blue-Chip assets globally across fine art hubs, celebrated for their superior historical weight and excellent capital preservation. To own an original-era Chagall backed by such an impeccable French studio pedigree is to possess a verified fragment of global cultural excellence—a strategic asset that defines the ultimate luxury gallery experience. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M. Chagall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53903843262806,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/9796\/3606\/files\/cenzura_1dbb56a6-339c-43b9-96be-8cdf8383967f.png?v=1779190221","url":"https:\/\/artcollectiononlineshop.com\/products\/marc-chagall-abraham-and-sarah-verve-bible-lithograph","provider":"ArtCollection Eri \u0026 Avi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}