“A House in Liozna” is a 1908 oil painting on paper by Marc Chagall, crafted in Liozna, near Vitebsk, Belarus. The work adheres to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and presents a cityscape captured through a simplistic yet evocative artistic lens. The artwork measures 37 x 49 cm and is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork depicts a quaint two-story building with a distinctive red roof, characterized by details indicative of early 20th-century Eastern European architecture. The façade features a combination of brick and wooden structures, with signs in Cyrillic script adorning the front, suggesting commercial activity within. The sense of daily life is palpable, with figures engaging in routine activities against the backdrop of a serene, cloudy sky. The building’s windows are intricately drawn, contributing to the overall charm and authenticity of the scene. Chagall’s use of warm, earthy tones juxtaposed with cooler shades captures a vivid, lively snapshot of the locale, imbued with a nostalgic atmosphere.
