MARC CHAGALL - Moses I (Verve Bible) Lithograph

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Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) 
Title: "Moses I" (Moïse I / Moses with the Tables of the Law) 
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, France 
Publisher & 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. 127 / 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:

"Moses I" (1956) is a monumental masterpiece of structural energy and narrative dravosť, captured by the legendary modernist master Marc Chagall [storeysltd.co.uk]. Pulled directly from original lithographic stones at the world-renowned Mourlot Frères studio in Paris, this edition stands as the absolute definitive portrait and summit of mid-century graphic heritage [storeysltd.co.uk]. The composition stages an intense optical vibration, completely dominated by the striking, deep velvet purple-violet background atmosphere. The figure of the prophet is masterfully cast in a vibrant, sprawling cobalt-blue mineral ink, holding the monumental stone Decalogue tablets wrapped in an explosive, glowing magenta and rose hue, creating a powerful visual sanctuary that instantly commands any elite international interior.

The Narrative Vision (The Calligraphy of Spirit):

Marc Chagall famously believed that the Old Testament was an eternal echo of nature, and in this specific 1956 series, he poured his absolute fascination with human humility and divine cosmic light into a dance of pure form on premium paper stock [storeysltd.co.uk]. By bypassing the rigid perspective of classical realism, the heavy, organic grain of the lithographic stone transfer beautifully textures the flowing hair of Moses and the shifting atmospheric gradients surrounding him. The striking contrast between the intense, saturated fields of cobalt ink, the hot pink highlights, and the dark gestural linework reflects the absolute creative freedom of the post-war French avant-garde [storeysltd.co.uk]. This piece, preserved with museum-grade care for seven decades, stands as a rare window into historic 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 127 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 [storeysltd.co.uk]. To own an original-era Chagall print with such meticulous parížske printing credentials and flawless museum documentation is to possess a verified fragment of global cultural excellence—a robust financial asset that defines the ultimate luxury gallery experience.