1947 After Marc Chagall "The City Falls Asleep", First Edition Period Parisian Lithograph

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A stunning rare large First Edition period offset lithograph, print of painting "La Ville S'endort" (The City Falls Asleep, 1945) … more A stunning rare large First Edition period offset lithograph, print of painting "La Ville S'endort" (The City Falls Asleep, 1945) by Marc Chagall from a limited first edition of XVI pieces of Chagall's art portfolio, created while the great artist was still living, published by Les Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1947. The Edition No. 195. Signed in the print. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Information regarding the original artwork, in French, will be found by lifting the piece. Numbered "XII" in lower right corner. Very detailed. Colors are brilliant. Excellent condition - minor edge wear on the board, never framed. Certificate of Authenticity (COA) can be provided with purchase by request.

Overall 11"W x 15"H
Image 8.6"W x 10.75"H

On the subject of the editor: Editions du Ch"ne, Paris 1941, it is an occupied Paris which witnesses the emergence, 16, place Vend"me, of the Editions du Ch"ne. A risky bet given that its 21-year old founder was called Maurice Kahane, an atheist Jewish man who would then adopt the name of his mother, Girodias. The Ch"ne specialised itself by the edition of art books and literature. The Editions du Ch"ne would become a branch of the Hachette group in 1951. The edition of art books would then adopt pride of place. George Herscher takes over the Hachette house with enthusiasm in 1971. less