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Marc Chagall: Colour Amour: Presented by Dawson Cole Fine Art

Current exhibition
5 June 2025 Laguna Beach
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Marc Chagall, Acrobate Aile (Winged Acrobat) , 1958

Marc Chagall Russian-French, 1887-1985

Acrobate Aile (Winged Acrobat) , 1958
Pochoir on Richard de Bas paper
20 x 16"
202408-5506
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Marc Chagall’s 'Acrobate Ailé' ('Winged Acrobat') from the 'Color Amour' series is a black-and-white pochoir that showcases Chagall’s signature dreamlike style through a more subdued palette. In this piece, Chagall...
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Marc Chagall’s "Acrobate Ailé" ("Winged Acrobat") from the "Color Amour" series is a black-and-white pochoir that showcases Chagall’s signature dreamlike style through a more subdued palette. In this piece, Chagall portrays a winged acrobat floating through a surreal, imaginative space, capturing a sense of freedom and grace. The acrobat’s delicate wings and dynamic pose symbolize liberation and transcendence, reflecting Chagall’s fascination with flight and the limitless potential of the human spirit.

The black-and-white pochoir technique emphasizes Chagall’s intricate line work and fluid forms, creating rich contrasts and shadows that add depth and emotional resonance to the scene. The background is often abstracted or simplified, allowing the acrobat to remain the focal point and highlighting the figure’s ethereal presence.

The winged acrobat represents themes of aspiration and fantasy, embodying an escape from everyday constraints and aligning with Chagall’s mystical vision of life. The absence of color shifts the viewer’s focus to the detailed interplay of light and dark, enhancing the piece’s elegance and emotional impact.

Overall, "Acrobate Ailé" in black-and-white pochoir form retains Chagall’s enchanting and surreal qualities, offering a refined view of his artistic vision through the interplay of form and symbolism.
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