The artwork “A Man with Thora”, created by Marc Chagall in 1975 at Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is a lithography on paper measuring 76 x 53 cm. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized as a religious painting.
In the artwork, Chagall presents a composition centered around a solemn man holding the Torah, depicted with vigorous and expressive lines characteristic of lithography. The scene is imbued with a spiritual atmosphere, reflecting the artist’s distinctive style. Chagall’s use of bold, black strokes against the lighter background creates a striking contrast, emphasizing the reverence of the subject within the composition. Surrounding the central figure, there are other elements that hint at a narrative, possibly a familial or community context, conforming to the religious genre of the piece. The overall impression is one of deep cultural and religious resonance, rendered with the simplicity and emotive power typical of Naïve Art.
