MARC CHAGALL was a Russian-French artist who was born in 1887 and died in 1985. He was a prolific painter, sculptor, and printmaker, and is best known for his colorful, dreamlike works of art. He was a major figure in the Expressionist and Surrealist movements, and his works often featured Jewish themes. He was also a set designer for the Ballets Russes, and his work has been exhibited in numerous galleries around the world.