Marc Chagall Tribes of Israel lithographs - Set of 12 Works
Medium: 12 lithographs (after the watercolors). A beautiful collection of lithographs, from the watercolor studies for the Jerusalem Windows, executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills. A different design was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Each image measures 8 x 6 inches (203 x 150 mm) and the full sheet size is 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches (326 x 243 mm). The designs were transferred to the lithographic stones by Charles Sorlier under the direction of Marc Chagall and these lithographs were printed in Paris at the Mourlot studio in 1962.
There is a different Chagall composition printed on the back side of each sheet, as issued.
Not signed.
Condition: there is minor creasing in the margins, not affecting the images.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Joseph" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the gouache); final design for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 11 5/8 x 8 1/2 inches (295 x 215mm). Not signed. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962.
Condition: there is a small dark spot in the margin near the top right corner.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Issachar" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the gouache); final design for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 11 5/8 x 8 1/2 inches (295 x 215mm). Not signed. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962.
Condition: there is creasing to one corner of the sheet, not affecting the image.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Gad" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the gouache); final design for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 11 5/8 x 8 1/2 inches (295 x 215mm). Not signed. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962.
Condition: there is creasing to one corner of the sheet, not affecting the image.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Zebulun" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor); first color sketch for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 8 x 6 inches (203 x 150mm). There is another lithograph printed on the back, as published. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962. Not signed.
Condition: there is creasing to two corners of the sheet, not affecting the image.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Simeon" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor); first color sketch for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 8 x 6 inches (203 x 150mm). There is another lithograph printed on the back, as published. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962. Not signed.
Condition: there is creasing to one corner of the sheet, not affecting the image.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Naphtali" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor); first color sketch for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 8 x 6 inches (203 x 150mm). There is another lithograph printed on the back, as published. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962. Not signed.
Condition: there is creasing to one corner of the sheet, not affecting the image.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Levi" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor); first color sketch for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 8 x 6 inches (203 x 150mm). There is another lithograph printed on the back, as published. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962. Not signed.
Condition: there is creasing to one corner of the sheet, not affecting the image.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Judah" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor); first color sketch for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 8 x 6 inches (203 x 150mm). There is another lithograph printed on the back, as published. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962. Not signed.
Condition: there is creasing to one corner of the sheet, not affecting the image.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Issachar" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor); first color sketch for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 8 x 6 inches (203 x 150mm). There is another lithograph printed on the back, as published. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962. Not signed.
Condition: there is creasing to one corner of the sheet, not affecting the image.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Benjamin" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor); first color sketch for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 8 x 6 inches (203 x 150mm). There is another lithograph printed on the back, as published. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962. Not signed.
Condition: there is creasing to one corner of the sheet, not affecting the image.
Marc Chagall "Tribe of Asher" Jerusalem Windows lithograph
Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor); first color sketch for the "Jerusalem Windows" series. Executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Image size: 8 x 6 inches (203 x 150mm). There is another lithograph printed on the back, as published. The lithography was done under the direction of Marc Chagall and printed by Mourlot in 1962. Not signed.
Condition: there is creasing to one corner of the sheet, not affecting the image.