Marc Chagall: Cain and Abel, Original Lithograph Verve Bible Mourlot

One of 6500 unsigned impressions for the book edition on strong velin paper. In addition, 50 pencil-signed and numbered impressions on Arches wove paper were published.  

On the reverse: another original lithograph in black (Mourlot 261)
Biblical reference: Gen. 4

 

In 1956, the French art critic and publisher Tériade brought out a special issue of the legendary art magazine Verve, which was exclusively devoted to one of Marc Chagalls major themes: The Bible. For this outstanding issue, Chagall composed 18 full-page colour lithographs and 12 in black and white. For his "Bible I" Marc Chagall focused on characters from the Old Testament such as the Founding Fathers, the Kings, the Prophets and Angels. Four years later, in 1960, the follow-up issue "Illustrations for The Bible" was published, with another 24 gorgeous color lithographs. Since then, vast numbers of reproductions were put in circulation which are anything but original(!) lithographs.
 

Mourlot, F., Chagall Lithograph [II] 1957-1962, A. Sauret, Monte Carlo 1963, No. 238 + 261

Your print is being delivered with an abstract from the a.m. catalogue raisonné. In addition, you'll receive a proof of identity (without selling price in case this print is intended as a present). 
 

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A well preserved impression. Frame not included in delivery.