Painter
Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall was a Belarus-born French artist known for dreamlike scenes combining village memories, lovers, animals, folklore, religion, music, and vivid color.
Marc Chagall quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Born | July 7, 1887 · Liozna, Russian Empire, near present-day Vitebsk, Belarus |
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| Died | March 28, 1985 · Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France |
| Nationality | French, born in present-day Belarus |
| Paint media | Oil paint · Watercolor · Gouache |
| Other media | Drawing, printmaking, stained glass, mosaic, ceramics, and stage design |
| Common subjects | Village life, lovers, animals, musicians, biblical imagery, dreams, and memory |
| Notable works | I and the Village, Birthday, Calvary, and the Aleko stage designs |
Sources: The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA: I and the Village, MoMA: Gypsy, and National Gallery of Art.