Chagall

[ shuh-gahl ]

noun

1. Marc, 1887–1985, Russian painter in France.

Chagall

/ ʃaɡal /

noun

1. ChagallMarc18871985MFrenchRussianARTS AND CRAFTS: painterARTS AND CRAFTS: illustrator Marc (mark). 1887–1985, French painter and illustrator, born in Russia, noted for his richly coloured pictures of men, animals, and objects in fantastic combinations and often suspended in space: his work includes 12 stained glass windows for a synagogue in Jerusalem (1961) and the decorations for the ceiling of the Paris Opera House (1964)

Example Sentences

Jewison brought a painterly quality to the landscapes of the movie, once telling The New York Times that he “tried work in the colors of Chagall,” referencing the artist Marc Chagall.

From New York Times

His first major purchase, a Chagall, came in 2002, and he met Bouvier that year while viewing the work in a facility that the Swiss dealer owned.

From New York Times

Walking through the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, 19-year-old Quagliata saw works by painter Marc Chagall and was hit with a powerful dose of inspiration.

From Seattle Times

The city teemed with talents from all over — Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Marc Chagall — who populated its artist colonies, cafes and brasseries, and made it a vibrant cultural hub.

From New York Times

Some of the stolen pieces were created by some of the world’s most heralded artists, including van Gogh, Picasso and Chagall.

From Seattle Times