Artist: Marc Chagall, 1887-1985

Title: Daphnis and Chloé: The Dead Dolphin and the Three Hundred Dracmas

Date: 1961

Medium: Color lithograph on Arches paper

Description: From the portfolio, 'Daphnis and Chloé', comprising 42 lithographs. A rare early proof impression prior to the edition. Held by Tériade from 1961 to 2017. Virtually impossible to duplicate, the colors extraordinarily rich and luminous, as the work has never seen the light of day. Outside the edition of 250, and the I-XX numbered edition. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Published by Tériade, Paris. Provenance: The artist; Mourlot Atelier, Paris; Tériade, Paris

Reference: Mourlot 338; Cramer 46

Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.

Inventory Number: 914616