Original Lithograph
Marc Chagall
French/Russian, 1887–1985
Le ciel amoureux (The Sky in Love, The Lover’s Heaven, Lover's Sky)
1963
Authentic Mid-Century Lithograph — Mourlot 393
Created in 1963, Le ciel amoureux (also known in English as The Sky in Love, The Lover’s Heaven, or Lover's Sky) 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 393, this poetic composition captures lovers floating effortlessly across a vibrant, rose-tinted sky.
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. Outstanding color preservation featuring luminous soft pink and yellow backgrounds, delicate pastel green touches, and bold lithographic blacks preserved on crisp paper.
In Le ciel amoureux, Chagall depicts two embracing lovers soaring above Parisian architecture and fountains, framed by a whimsical bird motif overhead. Rendered with soft crayon washes and expressive ink textures, the composition embodies Chagall’s signature dreamlike romanticism and fine printmaking quality 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, 393
