“Philetas’s Lesson, ” Daphnis et Chloé

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Title: “La Leçon de Philétas (Philetas’s Lesson),” from Daphnis et Chloé Year: 1977 Medium: Offset lithograph on wove paper Edition: 250 Size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued by the artist Notes: Published in the folio, “Daphnis and Chloe,” Marc Chagall, Publisher George Braziller, 1977, Edition Verve; Daphnis and Chloé is a timeless tale of innocence, cruel fate, loyalty, betrayal, vengeful gods and even dastardly pirates, but one in which love ultimately conquers all. Almost nothing is known about the author — even his name is in doubt — although he was probably a native of Italy who wrote in Greek, familiar with the island of Lesbos where the action takes place. But the one thing we do know for certain is that it was written over 2,000 years ago. That the artist Marc Chagall came to illustrate it is due to a combination of factors, one of which was the turbulent state of his personal life during his years of exile in the U.S., during and after World War II. With the death of his beloved first wife, Bella, in 1944, Chagall lost the tranquility and security essential to his work. It was with a great deal of relief, then, that he met and finally married Valentina (Vava) Brodsky, in 1952. To mark this new, calmer phase in his life, Chagall embarked on a long honeymoon, travelling from Rome to Athens, then Delphi, and finally the island of Poros. The itinerary was suggested by his friend Tériade, not only a great supporter but also one of the most important art publishers of the 20th century. Tériade commissioned Chagall to provide a series of illustrations to Daphnis and Chloe, believing that Chagall was uniquely suited to depicting this tale of young love triumphing over adversity, and that exposure to the light and sun of the Greek islands would also be a perfect tonic for his long-suffering friend. It was probably no coincidence that Tériade, although a French national, was a native of Mytilene, capital of Lesbos. Tériade was right. Chagall fell in love with the sea, the landscape and the light of the Peloponnese. On the trip he made a series of sun-filled gouaches and pastel drawings, preparatory studies for the 42 lithographs he would subsequently create back in Paris. The result has come to be regarded as one of the most beautiful illustrated books of the last century. MARC CHAGALL (1897-1985) Russian-Jewish painter is recognized as one of the most significant painters and graphic artists of his time. Chagall painted in a style all his own, combining elements of Expressionism, Symbolism, Cubism and, to a lesser degree, other Modernist art movements. His works combine recollection with folklore and fantasy. A prolific and multi-faceted artist, Chagall left behind him thousands of works in many different techniques and media that have established him as one of the foremost artists of the 20th Century.

Creation Year:
1977
Dimensions:
Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
Medium:
Offset
Movement & Style:
Expressionist
After:
Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985, French)
Period:
1970-1979
Framing:
Framing Options Available
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Fairfield, CT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU134218239192

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