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Fine art Stone Litho titled "The Circus with the Angel" (also known in French as Le Cirque à l'ange), executed by the renowned modern master Marc Chagall in 1968.
Artwork Overview
• Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985)
• Title: The Circus with the Angel (Le Cirque à l'ange)
• Catalogue Raisonné Reference: Mourlot 543
• Medium: Lithograph printed in colors on Arches wove paper
• Edition Size: 50 impressions (this specific piece is hand-numbered 22/50 in pencil in the lower left corner and hand-signed by Chagall in the lower right)
Visual & Thematic Analysis
The circus was a lifelong obsession and recurring motif for Chagall, who viewed the circus ring as a magical, boundary-defying universe where the laws of reality are suspended.
• The Central Figures: In the foreground, a prominent circus performer with a beautifully rendered turquoise-blue face sits atop a white horse, holding out an enormous, vibrant bouquet of colorful flowers.
• The Celestial Element: Hovering upside down at the top of the arched ring is a golden angel with outstretched wings, adding Chagall's signature dreamlike, spiritual dimension to the festive scene.
• The Atmosphere: A softly defined amphitheater filled with spectators frames the background. The piece utilizes a poetic composition highlighted by whimsical pencil lines and vivid fields of blue, pink, and yellow ink, capturing a sense of romance and theatrical wonder. |
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