Marc Chagall and 7

“The brilliant artiste Marc Chagall was connected to 7 in many powerful ways,” says David M. Eastis, fan of seven and author of the first book to feature the powerful and popular number 7. Chagall was born on 7 July (seventh month) 1887. His last name is spelled with 7 letters. One of his most famous self-portraits features his hand with seven fingers (perhaps related to the 7 branches of the Jewish candelabrum). His relationship with Virginia Haggard (7) lasted seven years. Chagall created masterful art for more than 70 years. He painted the ceiling of the Paris Opera for a year at age 77. Seven nations released postage stamps in his honor upon the 100th anniversary of his birth in 1987 (a few depicted here). By David Eastis, author of “7” http://www.the7book.com/