Original Lithograph
Marc Chagall
French/Russian, 1887–1985
Auto-portrait (Self-Portrait)
1960
Authentic Mid-Century Lithograph — Mourlot 282
Master Workshop Edition
Atelier Mourlot & André Sauret
Created in 1960, Auto-portrait is a hand-pulled original color lithograph printed by the legendary Atelier Mourlot in Paris and published by André Sauret in Monte Carlo. Fully cataloged in Fernand Mourlot’s catalogue raisonné under reference Mourlot 282, this captivating piece serves as the iconic frontispiece for volume II of Chagall Lithographe, offering an intimate glimpse into the artist's creative soul.
Sheet Size: 12.6 × 9.6 in (32 × 24.5 cm)
Medium: Original Hand-Pulled Color Lithograph
Printer & Publisher: Atelier Mourlot, Paris / André Sauret, Monte Carlo (1960)
Condition: Excellent original condition. Exceptional color saturation with vibrant blues, deep reds, and rich black inks preserved on crisp paper.
In Auto-portrait, Chagall fuses self-representation with his signature allegorical world — interweaving human profile, animal symbolism, and floating figures set against dynamic splashes of color. Printed at the absolute height of Mourlot’s lithographic mastery, this composition is widely regarded as one of Chagall’s most expressive mid-century graphic self-portraits.
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, 282
