| "Moses receiving the Tablets of Law" - 1956 Rare original lithograph in colors for Verve "The Bible" from the year 1956. Exhibit with minor flaws at a REDUCED PRICE* This is N O T a mass-produced reprint (offset or photo lithograph from a later "Limited edition") but the original lithograph from the above mentioned portfolio, exactly as referenced in Mourlot's catalogue raisonné. Original edition: | 6500 unsigned and unnumbered copies on Vélin plus 75 signed and numbered impressions on Arches wove paper | Sizes: | 35 x 25 cm | 13.8" x 19.8" (sheet) | Paper: | strong Velin paper | Published by: | Éditions de la Revue Verve, Teriade, Paris | Printed by: | Mourlot, Paris | Remarks: | On the reverse: another original lithograph (Mourlot no. 128) Biblical reference: Ex. 19; Ex. 33. In 1956, the French art critic and publisher Tériade brought out a special issue of the legendary art magazine Verve, which was exclusively devoted to one of Marc Chagalls major themes: The Bible. For this outstanding issue, Chagall composed 18 full-page colour lithographs and 12 in black and white. For his "Bible I" Marc Chagall focused on characters from the Old Testament such as the Founding Fathers, the Kings, the Prophets and Angels. Four years later, in 1960, the follow-up volume "Illustrations for The Bible" was published, with another 24 gorgeous color lithographs. Since then, vast numbers of reproductions were put in circulation which are anything but original(!) lithographs. | Documentation/ References: | [1] Cain, Julien, and Mourlot, Fernand. Chagall Lithograph [I], André Sauret, Monte Carlo 1960, page 149-160, no. 123 + 128 [2] Sorlier, Charles. Chagall. Le livre des livres / Illustrated books. Éditions Sauret et Trinckvel, 1990, page 206, no. 61 Your print is being delivered with an abstract from the a.m. catalogues raisonné. In addition, you'll receive a proof of identity (without selling price in case this print is intended as a present). | Condition: |  *Unique specimen (exhibit) with minor imperfections at a reduced price Read more This piece shows slight signs of handling or age, otherwise in good condition, with vibrant colors. Ideal for framing. Frame not included in delivery. | | | Customer Reviews: This item has not been rated, yet. Customer ratings may only be submitted by customers who have bought this item and are logged in. Your name will, of course, be displayed anonymized (e.g., "Tom H., United Kingdom").  *Applies to deliveries to Germany paid via PayPal. In case of payment by bank transfer, delivery will take 1-3 days longer from the day of your banker�s order. Delivery times for other countries and information for estimating the day of delivery can be found here |