Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Houses and Trees 1980 (1920)

Lithograph, limited edition; Arches velin paper, 50 cm x 35 cm in light passe - partout size 62 x 47 cm; dry seal S.P.A.D.E.M. Paris (French equivalent of Polish ZAIKS).The 1920 painting "Houses and Trees" depicts a surreal scene in which houses float in the air and trees are unrealistically bent. The composition is dynamic and full of movement, and the expressive colors give the painting an atmospheric feel. The painting conveys dreams, homesickness, and the uniqueness of reality, and the trees and houses floating in the air symbolize the artist's imagination and freedom. Chagall took a liking to the figures in his paintings, who are endowed with the gift of flying and float carefree over rural landscapes.In the case of Marc Chagall, it is difficult to talk about one particular style of painting, surrealism, naive art, impressionism can be found in his works. Marc Chagall, an outstanding painter with an extraordinary imagination, left behind a rich and unforgettable oeuvre. Chagall was a master of color. His canvases exude vivid colors that build an atmospheric and poetic atmosphere.The world-famous painter was born in 1887, near Vitebsk in the Russian Empire. He came from a Jewish family, and his real name was Mojsha Zakharovich Shagalov; as a child he was nicknamed "Moshe." In later years, he was forced to leave Russia because of the subject matter of his works, which conflicted with the new Soviet ideology. He settled in Paris, but worked in various places throughout Europe and beyond. In 1931, he was invited to Palestine, where he painted a series of paintings for the Old Testament. He dies at the age of 98, leaving behind a remarkable artistic legacy that continues to inspire and fascinate.