Title "Moses Breaks the Tablets of the Law". Artist Marc Chagall. Framed Limited Edition Etching. Primitivism. French Artist. Biblical Art. Fieldhouse New York. Saratoga Springs NY. Art Gallery
Title "Moses Breaks the Tablets of the Law". Artist Marc Chagall. Framed Limited Edition Etching. Primitivism. French Artist. Biblical Art. Fieldhouse New York. Saratoga Springs NY. Art Gallery

Marc Chagall, "Moses Breaks the Tablets of the Law", Framed Limited Edition Etching, 10 x 13

$1,500.00

Moses Breaks the Tablets of the Law, a limited‑edition etching by Marc Chagall (166/275), presents a powerful interpretation of one of the artist’s most enduring biblical themes. Chagall’s expressive linework and dramatic contrasts heighten the emotional intensity of the moment, capturing both spiritual turmoil and divine presence. The composition reflects his signature blend of narrative symbolism and lyrical abstraction.

Moses Breaks the Tablets of the Law, a limited‑edition etching by Marc Chagall (166/275), presents a powerful interpretation of one of the artist’s most enduring biblical themes. Chagall’s expressive linework and dramatic contrasts heighten the emotional intensity of the moment, capturing both spiritual turmoil and divine presence. The composition reflects his signature blend of narrative symbolism and lyrical abstraction.

Artist Bio

Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a pioneering modernist painter celebrated for his vivid colors and dreamlike imagery inspired by love, memory, Jewish folklore, and spirituality. Born in Vitebsk (now Belarus) to a Hasidic Jewish family, he drew deeply from his childhood experiences, later shaping his distinctive style in Paris, where he absorbed avant-garde influences. Chagall’s work—featuring floating lovers, musicians, animals, and biblical scenes—bridges personal memory and mysticism. In his later years, he created major public works including stained-glass windows and the ceiling of the Paris Opera, securing his legacy as one of the most beloved artists of the 20th century.



Important Details

Creator: Marc Chagall

Frame Dimensions: 17.5 in. Width, 21 in. Height, 1 in. Depth

Art Dimensions: 10 in. Width, 13 in. Height

Medium/Technique: Etching on Paper

Period: 20th Century

Art Place of Origin: Europe

Condition: Well Preserved

Reference Number: CHA-A925-RPT-01

Additional Notes: Numbered Edition 166/275