
Theoklymenos, plate 14 from Homère: L'Odyssée II (Theoklymenos, plate 14 from Homer's: Odyssey II) (M. 816, see C. bks 96)
This lithograph by Marc Chagall illustrates a scene from Homer's Odyssey, specifically depicting Theoklymenos, the young seer who encounters Telemachus in the epic poem. Executed in vibrant colors on delicate Japon nacré paper, the work exemplifies Chagall's characteristic blend of narrative illustration and modernist formal invention, transforming classical mythology through his distinctive visual language of floating figures and dreamlike compositions. As part of a larger series commissioned to illustrate the Odyssey, this print demonstrates Chagall's enduring engagement with classical literature and his mastery of the color lithography medium.
- Medium
- Lithograph in colors, on Japon nacré paper, with full margins.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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MODERNISM 1880-1960: Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2025
Lot 95
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