Chagall

American  

[shuh-gahl] / ʃəˈgɑl /

noun

1. Marc, 1887–1985, Russian painter in France.

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Chagall British  

/ ʃaɡal /

noun

1. Marc (mark). 1887–1985, French painter and illustrator, born in Russia, noted for his richly coloured pictures of men, animals, and objects in fantastic combinations and often suspended in space: his work includes 12 stained glass windows for a synagogue in Jerusalem (1961) and the decorations for the ceiling of the Paris Opera House (1964)

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Example Sentences

Outside of the Chagall exhibition in Moscow, former piano teacher Irina refutes the idea of trying to escape from the war.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

His art collection included works by Dali, Chagall and Picasso.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

De la Huerta’s bright palette recalls Marc Chagall, the painter who fled to New York when the Nazis invaded France.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

The city teemed with talents from all over — Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Marc Chagall — who populated its artist colonies, cafes and brasseries, and made it a vibrant cultural hub.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2023

“You know you do. He was supposed to be the next Chagall, not the next doorstop. You are your brother’s keeper, dear.”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson