art of the Week: Marc Chagall Illustrations for the Bible Lithographs

​Back in 1979 I received an interesting phone call which led me to Geneva to view an original copy of the complete Bible set by Marc Chagall. The owner of this fascinating collection was France’s answer to Frank Sinatra, the singer songwriter Charles Aznavour

Marc Chagall, Illustrations for the Bible: Angels of Paradise, Verve 1956 series, Lithograph

​Aznavour was contemplating selling the collection and at that time I had no outlet for this type of work so sadly I had to pass them up. The fact that I couldn’t afford them may have had some influence on that decision!

Marc Chagall, Illustrations for the Bible: Moses Receiving the Tablets Verve 1956 series Lithograph

​Nearly 30 years on I am delighted to have three of the Bible lithographs in the gallery looking as bright and majestic as they did back in the 70’s.

Marc Chagall, Illustrations for the Bible: Sarah and Abraham, Verve 1956 series, Lithograph