Frontispiece, from "La mise en mot" (1969)

Artist: Marc Chagall
Medium: Color lithograph, signed by the artist
Dimensions: 28 × 22.5 cm
Edition / Authenticity: Edition of 175, reproduced on page 68 of the catalogue
Published by: Éditions Skira, Geneva
Framed: Yes
Shipping & Delivery: Free, secure shipping from France with tracking and insurance

Description:
Created in 1969, Frontispiece serves as the opening lithograph for the artist’s book La mise en mot, a poetic collaboration between Marc Chagall and publisher Gerald Cramer. Through this delicate and symbolic image, Chagall evokes themes of love, spirituality, and imagination, which permeate his entire career.

The composition features a female figure amidst lush vegetation, a moonlike face, and a floating human form bathed in a halo of light, all rendered in soft pastel yellows, greens, and blues. The piece captures the essence of Chagall’s dreamlike universe—a world suspended between heaven and earth, dream and reality.

This original color lithograph is hand-signed by the artist and numbered. It was printed by the prestigious Ateliers Mourlot in Paris, renowned masters of 20th-century lithography.

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FAQ 

Is this Marc Chagall artwork an original edition?

Yes, this is an original 1969 color lithograph created as the frontispiece for La mise en mot. It is hand-signed by Marc Chagall and comes from the limited edition of 175.

What medium was used for this edition?

The work is a color lithograph printed at the renowned Ateliers Mourlot in Paris, famous for producing many of the finest Chagall, Matisse, and Picasso lithographs of the 20th century.

Does the artwork come with documentation?

Yes. The piece is reproduced on page 68 of the catalogue and comes with full provenance and edition details.

Is this edition a good investment?

Original hand-signed lithographs by Chagall—especially those linked to illustrated books published by Skira—are highly collectible and maintain strong market value.

Is the artwork framed?

Yes, the lithograph is professionally framed, offering both protection and ready-to-display presentation.

Is worldwide shipping available?

Yes, we ship worldwide from France with secure packaging, insurance, and tracking for safe delivery.