Original Lithograph
Marc Chagall
French/Russian, 1887–1985
Le clown fleuri (Clown with Flowers)
1963
Authentic Mid-Century Lithograph — Mourlot 399
Created in 1963, Le clown fleuri (also known in English as The Flowered Clown, Clown with Flowers, or The Clown with Bouquet) 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 399, this vibrant artwork blends Chagall’s iconic circus imagery with lush botanical accents.
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. Exceptional color preservation featuring soft luminous yellow backgrounds, vibrant green crayon tones, delicate pink hues, and bold lithographic black ink details preserved on crisp paper.
In Le clown fleuri, Chagall depicts a half-length figure of a performer dressed in a pattern-adorned costume and small hat, cradling an extravagant bouquet of flowers alongside a whimsical animal motif in the lower corner. Rendered with expressive lithographic crayon strokes, fine wash textures, and subtle border lines, the work showcases Chagall’s signature poetic warmth and circus mastery 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, 399
