Marc Chagall National Museum, Nice, France Photos

The Marc Chagall National Museum, 36 Avenue Dr. Ménard, Nice, France, opened in 1973, is dedicated to displaying the work of Marc Chagall. Of note, are 17 canvasses, created 1954-67, which make up Chagall's Biblical Message & which were designed for the museum.

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See Also:	Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France Masséna Museum, Nice, France Old Nice, France Promenade du Paillon, Nice, France Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art, Nice, France Fine Arts Museum, Nice, France Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Cap-Ferrat, France Côte d'Azur, France Marc Chagall Glass Art Art Museum Index of Paintings & Sculpture


Musée National Marc Chagall (1973) (36 Avenue Dr. Ménard). Nice, France. Architect: A. Hermant.	Pond at Marc Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Mosaic (1971) depicting Prophet Elijah in his chariot of fire & 12 signs of the Zodiac over pond by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Mosaic (1971) depicting Prophet Elijah in his chariot of fire & 12 signs of the Zodiac over pond by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Stained glass windows depicting seven days of creation by Marc Chagall in the auditorium at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	One of three stained glass windows depicting creation by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	One of three stained glass windows depicting creation by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	One of three stained glass windows depicting creation by Marc Chagall in auditorium at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Blue Rose (La Rose Bleue) stained glass window for Metz Cathedral (1961) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	The Holy Family painting (1909) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	God Created Man painting (1930) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Marie Dances (Marie danse) painting (1931) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Elijah & Rebecca painting (1931) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Jacob Leaves his Country to go to Egypt painting (1931) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Noah sends out the Dove (Noé lâche la colombe) painting (1931) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Sacrifice of Noah (Le Sacrifice de Noé) painting (1932) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Moses receives the Ten Commandments (Moïse recevant les Tables de la Loi) painting (1950-52) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	King David painting (1951) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of King David painting (1951) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Crossing the Red Sea (La Traversée de la mer Rouge) painting (1955) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Detail of Crossing the Red Sea painting (1955) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Verve book (1956) dedication signed & decorated (1968) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Creation of Man (La création de l'Homme) painting (1956-58) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of the Creation of Man (La création de l'Homme) painting (1956-58) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Detail of the Creation of Man (La création de l'Homme) painting (1956-58) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Creation of Man (La création de l'homme) pastel & painting (1956-58) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Creation of Man (La création de l'homme) pastel & black ink (1956-58) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Creation of Man (La création de l'homme) ceramic (1959) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Gallery of paintings inspired by the Old Testament Song of Songs (1957-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Song of Songs I (Le Cantique des Cantiques I) painting (1960) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Song of Songs II (Le Cantique des Cantiques II) painting (1957) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Song of Songs III (Le Cantique des Cantiques III) painting (1960) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Song of Songs IV (Le Cantique des Cantiques IV) painting (1958) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Song of Songs V (Le Cantique des Cantiques V) painting (1965-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Paradise painting (1961) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of Paradise painting including Adam, Eve & snake (1961) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Adam & Eve expelled from Paradise painting (1961) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of Adam & Eve expelled from Paradise painting (1961) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Noah's Ark painting (1961-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Noah & the Rainbow painting (1961-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Detail of bearded angel in Noah & the Rainbow painting (1961-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of Noah in Noah & the Rainbow painting (1961-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Abraham & the Three Angels painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of Abraham & the Three Angels painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Abraham & the Three Angels painting in oil & India ink (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Sacrifice of Isaac painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of Sacrifice of Isaac painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Sacrifice of Isaac in crayon, pastel & India ink (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Jacob's Dream painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of Jacob's Dream painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of dove in Jacob's Dream painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Jacob Wrestling with Angel painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Detail of Jacob Wrestling with Angel painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Fight of Jacob & Angel (La Lutte de Jacob et de l'Ange) painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Fight of Jacob & Angel (La Lutte de Jacob et de l'Ange) painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Moses & Burning Bush painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Moses Striking the Rock painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Moses Receiving the Tablets of the Law painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of Moses in Moses Receiving the Tablets of the Law painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Detail of Aaron the High Priest in Moses Receiving the Tablets of the Law painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Detail of Israelites awaiting Moses in Moses Receiving the Tablets of the Law painting (1960-66) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	The Creation of the World (La Création du Monde) in crayon, watercolor, India ink & fabric on paper (1971) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	The Creation of the World, study for stained glass windows in the museum, (1971) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Mediterranean Landscape (Paysage Méditerranéen) tapestry (1971) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.

Detail of Mediterranean Landscape (Paysage Méditerranéen) tapestry (1971) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.	Invitation Card for the opening of the museum (1973) by Marc Chagall at Chagall Museum. Nice, France.