
Chagall - Dream of Lamon and Dryas
"Dream of Lamon and Dryas" by Marc Chagall 14 x 17 1/2 matted dimensions. Provenance: Given by the artist to his friend Martin Riskin. In turn to his friend, Sy Kessler, an autograph dealer. Purchased by the present owner. In addition to the lithographed signature, the print is also hand-signed by Marc Chagall. What follows is the AI description... The image displays "Songe de Lamon et de Dryas (Dream of Lamon and Dryas)" from Marc Chagall's "Daphnis et Chloé" series. This lithograph print, created in 1961, is part of a series that Fernand Mourlot considered one of Chagall's most important graphic works. The series illustrates the Greek novel "Daphnis and Chloe" by Longus, focusing on the story of two childhood friends who fall in love. Chagall dedicated three years to this project, creating a body of work considered a masterpiece by art critics. The piece evokes the rich Mediterranean landscapes that inspired Chagall, and visualizes the emotional