A coloured lithograph printed on Arches wove paper, Marc Chagall’s ‘Les Saltimbanques’ captures the lively and vibrant world of circus performers, a classic motif in his body of work that blends both joy and nostalgia. The print features acrobats and dancers in a dreamlike composition, adorned with patches of red, blue, green and yellow, to convey a sense of vibrancy and emotion. ‘Les Saltimbanques’ is a striking example of Chagall’s ability to blend reality with surrealism, inviting viewers into a world where the everyday is reimagined into the magical. 
 
1969
Lithograph printed in colours on Arches wove paper
75.8 x 53.5 cm
Artist proof aside from the edition of 50
Hand signed, inscribed and numbered in pencil
Literature: Mourlot 591
Accompanied by a gallery Certificate of Authenticity
 
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) was a pioneering modernist artist known for his dreamlike paintings that blended fantasy with vivid colour. Born in Vitebsk, Belarus, he became a central figure in the early 20th-century avant-garde movement and worked across a range of mediums, including painting, stained glass, ceramics, and tapestry. Chagall’s art often drew on his Jewish heritage and childhood memories, combining elements of myth, religion and love. After moving between Russia, France and the United States, his work came to embody his poetic and deeply personal vision. In 2017, his auction record was set with the painting ‘Les Amoureux’ (1928), which sold at Sotheby’s for $28.5 million. Chagall’s distinctive style and emotional symbolism have made him one of the most beloved artists of the 20th century, with his work held in major institutions around the world, including Centre Pompidou, MoMA and Tate Modern.