Marc Chagall – Corbeille de Fruits et Ananas

1964

Displaying a large colorful bouquet on the left and a plentiful basket of ripe fruit on the right, Marc Chagall Corbeille de fruits et ananas (Basket of Fruit and Pineapples), 1964 conveys a sense of warmth and plentitude that traditionally characterizes the months of spring and summer. However, this work was executed in the month of November; therefore, this work could be interpreted as the artist's day dream of the coming summer months. Chagall adeptly inspires a sense of relaxation with the loose handling of color and form, animating the image for the viewer. This image conveys a sense of warmth, love and tranquility and ease. This work displays Chagall's expressive definition of form and volume as well as his adept understanding of color.

Medium: Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper
Date: 1964
Dimensions: 76.2 x 55.9cm
Sign: Edition 25, signed and numbered in pencil along lower edge