The artwork titled “An Angel” was created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France, employing the medium of lithography on paper. Belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, this religious painting measures 47.5 x 32.5 cm.
The artwork features a dynamic composition, rich in color and emotion. At its core is an angelic figure, adorned with vibrant hues of yellow and blue, juxtaposed against a dark, almost nightmarish background. The angel’s wings are prominent, suggesting motion and ethereality, while its form merges with the surroundings, creating a sense of continuity between the divine and the terrestrial. The presence of a white animal, possibly a goat, towards the bottom adds an element of innocence and purity. Above, a radiant sun or celestial body casts light upon the scene, accentuating the contrast between light and darkness, hope and despair. Marc Chagall’s characteristic dreamlike and mystical style is evident in this piece, evoking profound spiritual contemplation.
