The project was a gift to the City of Paris by the artist who made no charge for this huge work. This particular image was created as a tribute to Berlioz for his rendition of the classic, "Romeo and Juliet." Chagall's ceiling was unveiled on Septemduring the finale of Mozart's Jupiter Symphony, the artist's favourite composer. The lovers appear again encircled by the light of the moon in the upper right-hand corner, possibly symbolising their eternal unity and undying love.Ĭreated in 1964, this work was adapted by Charles Sorlier from a preliminary study created by Chagall for the new ceiling of the Opera Garnier in Paris. The great monuments of Paris function as a backdrop for the timeless love of Romeo and Juliet who appear floating through the sky. Combining images of Paris, the figures of Romeo and Juliet and signature elements such as the horse and bouquet of flowers, Chagall captures a sense of romance and history. Marc Chagall Romeo and Juliette (Romeo and Juliet), 1964 is particularly remarkable due to its impressive size and superb colour quality. Publisher: Publicite de Tourism, Francais Medium: Original lithograph on Arches paperĮdition: Unsigned proof with letters (Edition of 5000)
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