Shrom [“Stream”]. MonthlyYiddish periodical. Nos. 5-6

Estimate: $700–$900
Hammer price: $700

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author

CHAGALL, MARC)

Place

Moscow

Publication

1924

Description

With cover illustration by MARC CHAGALL

references

cf. Israel Museum Catalogue, Tradition and Revolution. The Jewish Renaissance in Russian Avant-Garde Art 1912-28 (1987), no.151

summary

Chagall’s striking and innovative decoration of the title letters in his cover design for the short-lived monthly periodical Shtrom evokes the turmoil and hope for the new world order in te wake of Russia’s Revolution. Each letter of the title contains a miniature in black and white of a world turned upside down

pp. 116. Lightly browned, few light dampstains in places. Original printed paper wrappers. Lg. 8vo

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