Original Lithograph
Marc Chagall
French/Russian, 1887–1985
L'apparition au cirque (Apparition at the Circus)
1963
Authentic Mid-Century Lithograph — Mourlot 392
Created in 1963, L'apparition au cirque (also known in English as Apparition at the Circus or The Circus Apparition) is a hand-pulled original color lithograph printed by the renowned Atelier Mourlot in Paris and published by André Sauret in Monte Carlo. Fully cataloged in Fernand Mourlot’s catalogue raisonné under reference Mourlot 392, this captivating work merges Chagall's monumental portraiture with the theatrical enchantment of the circus.
Sheet Size: 12.6 × 9.4 in (32 × 24 cm)
Medium: Original Hand-Pulled Color Lithograph
Printer & Publisher: Atelier Mourlot, Paris / André Sauret, Monte Carlo (1963)
Condition: Excellent original condition. Vibrant color saturation featuring rich magenta, vivid yellow, bright green, and deep lithographic black inks on clean, crisp paper.
In L'apparition au cirque, Chagall presents a dramatic close-up face adorned with a crowned headdress, set alongside a miniature standing female figure standing atop a circus animal. Executed with intense crayon-drawn textures, expressive scribbled accents, and a rich palette, this composition highlights Chagall’s mastery of circus symbolism and painterly printmaking techniques at Atelier Mourlot.
A highly collectible museum-grade original print offering an exceptional addition to any fine art collection.
Guaranteed authentic original mid-century Chagall lithograph, offering enduring aesthetic and historic value.
Reference: Mourlot, 392
