MARC CHAGALL - Angel in Paradise (Verve Bible) Lithograph

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Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) 
Title: "Angel in Paradise" (L'Ange du Paradis)                                                        Format: 35 x 26 cm
Technique: Original Color Lithograph from Stone (Fine Art Printmaking)
Year of Creation: 1956 (Historic Post-War Master Period)
Studio & Printing House: Masterfully printed by Mourlot Frères, Paris, FrancePublisher & Portfolio: Published by Tériade / Éditions de la Revue Verve, Paris
Provenance: From the foundational milestone publication Verve Vol. VIII, Nos. 33–34: Illustrations for the Bible (1956)
Catalogue Raisonné References: Mourlot No. 121 / Cramer No. 25
Signature: Unsigned and unnumbered as officially issued in the original 1956 Verve suite

We send the work wrapped in sturdy material sandwiched between two hardboard sheets.

About the Artwork:

"Angel in Paradise" (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 an absolute pinnacle of mid-century graphic heritage. The composition stages an intense optical vibration, completely dominated by a striking, majestic purple angel sweeping across the left plane. Set against a blinding cloud of radiant cadmium-yellow sun rays that pierce the Garden of Eden, the delicate, fluid contours of Adam and Eve emerge on the right, creating a powerful visual sanctuary that instantly commands the atmosphere of any elite international interior.

The Narrative Vision (The Dream of Eden):

Marc Chagall famously believed that the Bible was an eternal echo of nature, frequently utilizing the purple silhouette to represent spiritual depth and divine transition. In "Angel in Paradise," he completely bypasses the rigid lines of classical realism, pouring his personal folklore and memories of paradise into a dance of pure form on premium paper stock. The striking contrast between the heavy, velvety violet inks of the angel and the fluid, translucent layers of yellow light reflects the absolute creative freedom of the post-war French avant-garde. This piece, preserved with museum-grade archival care for exactly seven decades, represents a rare window into the historic Tériade publication culture.

A Blue-Chip Collector's Asset (Verve Bible Historic Rarity):

As a verified original 1956 stone lithograph documented formally under the definitive Mourlot 121 registry, this work represents a premier strategic investment for the discerning connoisseur. Fine art graphics sourced from the original 1956 Verve Bible suite are recognized Blue-Chip assets globally across fine art hubs, celebrated for their unmatched historical weight, superior color saturation, and excellent capital preservation. To own an original-era Chagall print with such meticulous parížske printing credentials is to possess a verified fragment of global cultural excellence—a strategic asset that defines the ultimate luxury gallery experience.