Marc Chagall (1887–1985), the Belarusian-born French artist, is celebrated for his poetic visual language that blends fantasy, memory, and folklore. His dreamy, figurative style drew inspiration from Fauvism, Cubism, and Expressionism. Known for his bold use of color, particularly radiant reds, blues, and greens, Chagall painted vivid scenes of love, music, and nature that transcend time and geography.

Roses et mimosas (Nice et la Côte d'Azur), stamped with the signature 'MArc ChAgAll' (lower left), was created in 1960 during his final decades in the South of France, the work reflects a mature vision of joy, love, and spiritual reflection.

Chagall renders the Côte d’Azur as an emotional state: floating blossoms, symbolic figures, and radiant hues evoke a timeless serenity. The floral motifs, recurring across his late works, speak of rebirth, longing, and divine tenderness.

Chagall’s work from this period resides in major institutions including the Musée National Marc Chagall (Nice), MoMA, The Met, Centre Pompidou, and Tate Modern. Roses et mimosas belong among them—a poetic testament to beauty, memory, and the enduring light of the Riviera.