Le Songe du Capitaine Bryaxis (Captain Bryaxis' Dream), pl. 21 from Daphnis et Chloé

A vibrant and dreamlike lithograph by Marc Chagall, this work captures the fantastical vision of Captain Bryaxis through swirling forms and luminous color typical of the artist's poetic visual language. Figures and creatures merge fluidly within a richly hued composition, evoking the mythical and romantic world of the ancient Greek pastoral tale *Daphnis et Chloé*. Printed on Arches paper, the lithograph reflects Chagall's masterful command of color printmaking, bringing an ethereal, otherworldly quality to this beloved literary narrative.