Daphnis and Chloe
Translated by Paul Turner In the English language. The last survivor of the first generation of European modernists, Марк Захарович (Моисей Хацкелевич) Шагал or Marc Chagall created works in virtually every artistic medium, including, book illustrations, stained glass, ceramic, tapestries, paintings and, among other, lithographs which this book is quite rich. An exhilarating new perspective on the ancient Greek love story Daphnis and Chloe viewed through the glasses of the great artist. A collector’s item, ideal for Chagall fans, art enthusiasts, or just as a gift.
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New York, Prestel, [1994].
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Pp.: 150 + /2/. Size: 24,6 x 17,5 cm.
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Binding: original cardboard binding with dustjacket. Cover and dustjacket as new. Ex libris of the previous owner on the back of the front panel.
Condition: clean copy. Dedication to the previous owner on the title page. Bogdan Kršic was one of the most talented and renowned graphic artists of Serbia of the second half of the 20th century and this book was part of his private library. Custom-made ex libris on the top corner of the back of the front panel confirms the provenance.
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