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Marc Chagall

Russian-born french artist (1887–1985).

Born July 7th, 1887 in Liozna. [ref]

Died March 28th, 1985 at 97 years old in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. [ref]

Occupations
artist, ceramicist, designer, draftsperson, drawer, graphic artist, illustrator, lithographer, painter, poet, printmaker, scenographer, sculptor
Wikipedia

On March 28, 1985, Marc Chagall passed away at the age of 97 at his home in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. He was a renowned artist, best known for his unique blend of Russian-Jewish folk art and modernist style, which earned him international recognition. Chagall was born on July 7, 1887 in Vitebsk, Belarus. He showed an early talent for art and received formal training at the Imperial Society for the Protection of the Arts in Saint Petersburg. In 1910, he moved to Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant art scene and was heavily influenced by the works of the Fauvists and Cubists. Throughout his long career, Chagall created a diverse body of work, including paintings, stained glass windows, tapestries, and murals. His use of bright colors, dreamlike imagery, and personal symbolism set him apart from his contemporaries and made his work instantly recognizable. In 1941, Chagall and his family were forced to flee Europe due to the rise of Nazi Germany. They settled in the United States, where he continued to create art and received numerous commissions for public and private works. In 1948, he returned to France and spent the rest of his life there, surrounded by beautiful landscapes that often served as inspiration for his paintings. Chagall's legacy is one of great artistic achievement and influence. His works can be found in major museums and galleries around the world, and his impact on the art world continues to be felt even today. He is survived by his wife and lifelong muse, Bella Rosenfeld, and their daughter, Ida. Chagall will be remembered as a visionary artist who defied traditional boundaries and created a unique and enchanting world of his own. His passing marks the end of an era in the art world, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet. Emily Dickinson