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Marc Chagall, Les Amoureux (The Lovers) , 1958

Marc Chagall Russian-French, 1887-1985

Les Amoureux (The Lovers) , 1958
Pochoir on Richard de Bas paper
20 x 16"
202408-5509
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Marc Chagall’s 'Les Amoureux' ('The Lovers') from the 'Color Amour' series is a captivating black-and-white pochoir that showcases Chagall's romantic and surreal style using a minimalist palette. This artwork exemplifies...
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Marc Chagall’s "Les Amoureux" ("The Lovers") from the "Color Amour" series is a captivating black-and-white pochoir that showcases Chagall's romantic and surreal style using a minimalist palette. This artwork exemplifies Chagall’s talent for conveying deep emotion and narrative through monochrome tones.

In "Les Amoureux", Chagall depicts a tender, intimate moment between two lovers. The couple, rendered in flowing, delicate lines, is shown in an embrace that transcends the physical realm, suggesting a profound emotional and spiritual connection. The figures seem to float or merge with their surroundings, emphasizing the surreal quality of their love and the ethereal nature of their bond.

The black-and-white pochoir technique highlights the nuances of Chagall’s line work, creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow that adds depth and emotion to the piece. The background is set in a bedroom, adding a domestic and personal touch to the scene. To the left, a bed is subtly integrated into the composition, while to the right, Chagall includes a chair, a window with open drapes, and a potted flower in the window. These elements create a sense of intimacy and everyday life, grounding the romantic moment in a recognizable setting.

Additional details, such as the flowers in the woman's hands as well as her necklace and earrings contribute to the artwork’s fantastical and romantic mood. Overall, "Les Amoureux" in black-and-white pochoir form captures Chagall’s artistic vision, using simplicity and contrast to evoke the profound beauty and emotion of love in a personal and relatable context.

Chagall's authorization for the reproduction of these prints is demonstrated by the fact that the paper of each print is impressed with a water mark reading, “Ceci est une reproduction Marc Chagall” (“this is a reproduction Marc Chagall”), together with the artist’s signature. Without the inclusion of the water mark, you could be forgiven for believing that you were holding an original Chagall drawing. Signed 'Chagall Marc' lower right.
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