
Belarusian-French artist (1887–1985)
1887 — 1985
Quick Facts
Profession
Belarusian-French artist (1887–1985)
Born
July 6, 1887
Died
1985 (age ~98)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
poet, painter, engraver
1887
Born in Liozna (1887-07-06)
1939
AwardCarnegie Prize
1960
AwardErasmus Prize
1975
Awardhonorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
1977
AwardGrand Cross of the Legion of Honour
1981
AwardWolf Prize in Arts
About
Marc Chagall was a Russian and French artist of Jewish origin. An early modernist, he was associated with the École de Paris, as well as several major artistic styles and created works in a wide range of artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics, tapestries and fine art prints.
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Marc Chagall was a Russian and French artist of Jewish origin. An early modernist, he was associated with the École de Paris, as well as several major artistic styles and created works in a wide range of artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, c
The name Marc means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: en:Marchen,fr:marchen.". It is of French origin.
Marc Chagall was born on July 6, 1887.
Marc Chagall died in 1985, at approximately 98 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: en:Marchen,fr:marchen.
The name Marc is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: en:Marchen,fr:marchen.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marc — July 6, 1887
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Would you name your baby Marc?
Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
Actions
1985
Died in Saint-Paul-de-Vence