
Chagall Hand-signed Paris Through the Window. Museum lithogaph.
Size: 22 x 23 3/8 Condition: Very good to Excellent as shown. Hand-signed by Chagall. Given to his friend Martin Riskin/to Sy Kessler (autograph dealer)/to present owner. This image depicts "Paris Through the Window" (also known as "Paris par la fenêtre"), a significant oil on canvas painting created by Marc Chagall in 1913. The painting blends elements of Cubism and Orphic Cubism, reflecting Chagall's engagement with the avant-garde art movements prevalent in Paris at the time, particularly influenced by Robert Delaunay. It portrays Paris as seen from a window, featuring iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, alongside fantastical elements such as a two-faced figure (interpreted as representing Chagall's divided loyalties between Paris and his Russian homeland) and a cat with human-like features. The use of vibrant colors, fragmented forms, and a dreamlike atmosphere are characteristic of Chagall's unique style, which often merged reality with imagination. "Paris Through