Marc Chagall Equilibriste sur Cheval Acrobat on a Horse 1956 Signed 12/20

A modern lithograph on paper titled “Equilibriste sur Cheval Acrobat on a Horse” by Marc Chagall. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an annotation of 12/20 on the lower left. Published in 1956. Referenced in Mourlot as catalog raisonné no. 172. The composition presents Chagall’s beloved circus imagery through a lyrical, highly simplified arrangement of an acrobat poised atop a horse, surrounded by floating figures, delicate linear arabesques, and whimsical decorative motifs. Executed primarily in rich black ink against a pale ground, the work emphasizes gesture, movement, and balance through sweeping curves, spontaneous lines, and airy negative space. The elegant economy of form and playful theatrical subject matter exemplify Chagall’s mastery of lithography and his enduring fascination with performers, fantasy, and poetic motion.From a private collection; previously acquired through Christie’s London in 1988. Dimensions: 41”h x 34”w x 2”d (framed). In very good condition. Full condition report available upon request.Marc Chagall (1887-1985) was one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century, internationally recognized for his dreamlike imagery and masterful work across painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design. Born in Vitebsk, Belarus, he became a leading figure of modern art in Paris and exhibited worldwide throughout a career spanning more than seven decades. Chagall received major public commissions including the ceiling of the Paris Opera, stained-glass windows for the United Nations, Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center, and cathedrals in Europe. His works are held in premier museum collections globally, including the Louvre, Museum of Modern Art, Tate, and Centre Pompidou. In 1977, France honored him as a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, affirming his status as one of the era’s most important and beloved artists.

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