The artwork, titled “Artist and His Model,” was created by Marc Chagall around 1973 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Surrealism movement and can be classified as a genre painting. Measuring 65 by 50 cm, the artwork is currently held in a private collection.
Within the artwork, the viewer can observe an artist, presumably representing Chagall himself, positioned at his easel, painting a white bird against a luminous backdrop. The artist’s model lies on a divan, draped in a vivid red garment, perhaps contrasting with the general cool blue tones that dominate the composition. Behind the artist, an expansive window opens to a lush, green outside world, infusing the space with natural light. To the right, a vibrant bouquet of flowers punctuates the room, adding warmth and life to the serene, contemplative scene dominated by shades of blue. The room itself, with its wooden floorboards and ethereal atmosphere, creates a harmonious blend of interior and exterior, reality and imagination, characteristic of Chagall’s Surrealist approach.
