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Happy Birthday Chagall

marc chagall oil paintings aon the google logoMarc Chagall was born on July 7th, 1887 in Vitebsk, Belo Russia – the oldest of nine children. He was a French painter and stained glass artist until his death in 1985.

Much has been said and written about this talented artesian, his ability to define the light of the Jewish faith in the “Gola” has made him a synonym with Mainstream and Orthodox Jewish Art.

To celebrate his 121st birthday, Google has honored Chagall with his very own Google logo. He now joins an elite list of artists that have graced the internet’s most popular search homepage.

If you have a minute take yourself on a journey into the art world of Marc Chagall – as if you are stepping into a make-believe playground where everything is possible.

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Amitai Sasson of overstockArt.com is an art world traveler on a mission to seek out the beauty and passion of the art world. As an avid enthusiast of art and oil paintings, he contributes to ArtCorner.com as Chief editor and writer.