Born in 1887 in what is now Belarus, Marc Chagall is one of the best-known artists of the twentieth century. His combination of wistful, fantastical scenes and vibrant pallet have ensured his enduring popularity, but he is also considered an important pioneer of modern art whose sense of colour was rivalled only by that of Matisse.
Time spent studying in Russia and Paris developed what would embody Chagall’s style for his entire career, drawing inspiration from his Jewish identity, folklore, nostalgia and re…
