Original Lithograph
Marc Chagall
French/Russian, 1887–1985
Le jeu des acrobates (Acrobats at Play)
1963
Authentic Mid-Century Lithograph — Mourlot 401
Created in 1963, Le jeu des acrobates 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 401, this vibrant composition celebrates Chagall's lifelong fascination with the wonder and movement of the circus ring.
Sheet Size: 12.6 × 9.4 in (32 × 24 cm)
Medium: Original Hand-Pulled Color Lithograph
Printer & Publisher: Atelier Mourlot, Paris / André Sauret, Monte Carlo (1963)
Condition: Excellent original condition. Outstanding color preservation featuring luminous yellow, pink, green, and red accents set against crisp lithographic crayon textures and clean paper margins.
In Le jeu des acrobates, Chagall captures the kinetic energy and whimsical magic of circus performers — featuring tumbling acrobats, a standing female performer with a colorful outfit, and a bouquet held mid-performance. Executed with playful line work and subtle hand-printed primary accents, this composition highlights Chagall’s mastery of circus iconography at Atelier Mourlot.
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, 401
