Marc CHAGALL (1887-1985)
Samson and the Lion, c. 1939

Original engraving (Maurice Potin workshop)
Here is a rare first state before reduction of the copper
Signed in the plate
On Montval Vellum 33.5 x 44 cm

REFERENCE: Catalogue raisonné Marc Chagall and Ambroise Vollard #254

INFORMATION: The Chagall Bible was published by Tériade in 1956, completing a project initiated by Vollard in 1930. Chagall engraved the copperplates between 1931 and 1939 in the studio of Maurice Potin. The project was interrupted by the war.
The copy presented here, from the Tériade archives, is one of the rare proofs printed in 1931/1939.

Excellent condition