Marc Chagall (French/Russian; 1887-1985) "Samson and Delilah" (From the "Bible Series") Signed Framed Etching - This piece is an etching titled "Samson and Delilah" by early modernist artist Marc Chagall. The etching is from Chagall's "Bible Series" and depicts the Bible story of Samson and Delilah, which teaches us the importance of recognizing who gives us strength and how pride can be our greatest downfall. The etching is signed in the lower left corner, and has been professionally matted and framed. The piece (including the frame) measures approx. 21" x 20". Marc Chagall was an early modernist artist, associated with several major artistic styles. He created works in virtually every artistic format, including painting, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramic, tapestries and fine art prints. He was known as both a pioneer of modernism and as a major Jewish artist. Chagall's work is housed in a variety of locations, including the 'Palais Garnier' (the Opera de Paris), the Art Institute of Chicago, Chase Tower Plaza of downtown Chicago, the Metropolitan Opera, the Metz Cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims, the Fraumünster abbey in Zürich, Switzerland, the Church of St. Stephan in Mainz, Germany and the Biblical Message museum in Nice, France, which Chagall helped to design.