Chagall Hand-signed Print, Cieling of the Paris Opera, Matted

Seller: ArchiveAuthority 22 x 15 1/2 inches Chagall signed and gave this print to his friend Martin Riskin who gave it to Sy Kessler, and autograph dealer, from whom present owner purchased it. The image displays a detail from Marc Chagall's "The Ceiling of the Paris Opera" (also known as "Le Plafond de l'Opéra de Paris"), painted in 1964.  Commission and Location: Chagall was commissioned by André Malraux, the French Minister of Culture, to create a new ceiling for the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) in 1963, and it was unveiled on September 23, 1964.  Artistic Style and Subject Matter: The ceiling is a vibrant and dreamlike mural reflecting Chagall's characteristic style, incorporating figures and elements from various operas and musical themes, paying homage to composers like Mozart, Debussy, and Ravel.  Controversy and Reception: Chagall's modernist style initially sparked controversy due to its