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Charles Sorlier after Marc Chagall — Carnaval of Flowers
Charles Sorlier after Marc Chagall — Carnaval of Flowers
Charles Sorlier after Marc Chagall

Carnaval of Flowers

Carnaval of Flowers presents a exuberant composition of chromatic intensity and lyrical movement characteristic of the Chagall aesthetic as interpreted through Charles Sorlier's masterful lithographic technique. The work features an intricate interweaving of floral forms and figurative elements rendered in rich jewel tones of crimson, emerald, and sapphire that seem to vibrate against the composition's luminous background. Originally conceived for the Nice and the Cote d'Azur Portfolio in 1967, this signed lithograph captures the essence of Mediterranean joie de vivre with its dancing motifs and dreamlike spatial ambiguity, where botanical forms merge seamlessly with ethereal human figures in a celebration of sensory abundance. This impression from an edition of 150 represents a pinnacle moment in the collaborative relationship between Chagall and Sorlier, the renowned master printer whose technical virtuosity brought the artist's visionary watercolors to life in lithographic form. The 29 by 20.5 inch sheet demonstrates the considerable scale and presence these works command, inviting intimate examination of the layered chromatic passages and dynamic compositional rhythms. For collectors seeking works that balance Modernist sophistication with accessible warmth, this carnival of botanical and figurative imagery offers both investment merit and the sustained visual pleasure that distinguishes the finest examples of postwar European printmaking.

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Charles Sorlier after Marc Chagall, Charles Sorlier after Marc Chagall Carnaval of Flowers, Nice and the Cote d'Azur Portfolio, (CS 33), 1967, Signed, Original lithograph, Edition 150, 29" x 20 1/2 Sheet Size

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Charles Sorlier after Marc Chagall, Carnaval of Flowers

Carnaval of Flowers presents a exuberant composition of chromatic intensity and lyrical movement characteristic of the Chagall aesthetic as interpreted through Charles Sorlier's masterful lithographic technique. The work features an intricate interweaving of floral forms and figurative elements rendered in rich jewel tones of crimson, emerald, and sapphire that seem to vibrate against the composition's luminous background. Originally conceived for the Nice and the Cote d'Azur Portfolio in 1967, this signed lithograph captures the essence of Mediterranean joie de vivre with its dancing motifs and dreamlike spatial ambiguity, where botanical forms merge seamlessly with ethereal human figures in a celebration of sensory abundance. This impression from an edition of 150 represents a pinnacle moment in the collaborative relationship between Chagall and Sorlier, the renowned master printer whose technical virtuosity brought the artist's visionary watercolors to life in lithographic form. The 29 by 20.5 inch sheet demonstrates the considerable scale and presence these works command, inviting intimate examination of the layered chromatic passages and dynamic compositional rhythms. For collectors seeking works that balance Modernist sophistication with accessible warmth, this carnival of botanical and figurative imagery offers both investment merit and the sustained visual pleasure that distinguishes the finest examples of postwar European printmaking.

Medium
Charles Sorlier after Marc Chagall, Charles Sorlier after Marc Chagall Carnaval of Flowers, Nice and the Cote d'Azur Portfolio, (CS 33), 1967, Signed, Original lithograph, Edition 150, 29" x 20 1/2 Sheet Size
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