Marc Chagall Color Lithograph 'The Acrobat on a Horse' (L'Acrobate à Cheval)

This item is a framed color lithograph attributed to the renowned Belarusian-French artist Marc Chagall, likely dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1960s). The artwork depicts quintessential Chagall motifs, featuring a central figure of a rider on a horse, accompanied by a floating secondary figure reminiscent of a circus performer or angel. The composition is executed in a dreamlike, surrealist style with fluid black outlines and wash-like applications of primary colors, specifically reds and blues, against an off-white or cream-colored paper ground. Notable features include a visible signature in the lower right corner, though its authenticity as a hand-signed piece versus a plate-signed reproduction requires physical verification. The piece is housed in a contemporary silver-toned metallic frame with a neutral-colored mat that shows some minor age-related discoloration. The condition of the paper shows signs of light toning or yellowing, common for prints of this age. Some surface dust is visible under the glass, and there is a noticeable glare on the glazing in the photograph. The craftsmanship reflects the early-to-mid 20th-century printmaking tradition, utilizing lithographic techniques to achieve soft, painterly gradients and expressive line work typical of the 'School of Paris' style.