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Marc Chagall — Esquisse pour le 'Grand Cirque'
Marc Chagall

Esquisse pour le 'Grand Cirque'

1956

This sketch for 'The Grand Circus' showcases Chagall's characteristic dreamlike style, combining multiple mixed media techniques to capture the whimsy and energy of circus performance. The composition blends oil, crayon, pastel and pencil to create a vibrant, fantastical scene.

Medium
oil, coloured crayon, pastel and pencil on paper laid down on canvas

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Modern & Contemporary Day Auction

March 2, 2023

Estimate: $280,000$350,000

Lot 232

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Marc Chagall, Esquisse pour le 'Grand Cirque', 1956

This sketch for 'The Grand Circus' showcases Chagall's characteristic dreamlike style, combining multiple mixed media techniques to capture the whimsy and energy of circus performance. The composition blends oil, crayon, pastel and pencil to create a vibrant, fantastical scene.

Medium
oil, coloured crayon, pastel and pencil on paper laid down on canvas
Year
1956
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Circus, 1956, Mixed Media, French Art, Sketch, Dreamlike, Modernism, Marc Chagall

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Collected by

Art Institute of Chicago