“**Bercy Embankment**” is a cityscape artwork by Marc Chagall, created in 1953 in France. The piece, executed in oil on canvas, belongs to the Surrealism art movement. It measures 65 x 95 cm and is presently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a dreamlike landscape of the Bercy Embankment in Paris. Chagall’s characteristic surrealistic style is evident in the fantastical elements present in the painting. The composition prominently features a large, abstract shape in the sky that appears to resemble a lunar form casting a soft glow over the scene below. The skyline of Paris is illustrated with an ethereal, almost ghostly quality, emphasizing the mystical and otherworldly ambiance. The use of vibrant colors, particularly the deep blues and greens, creates a stark contrast with the vivid red bird-like figure and a bright, luminescent tree on the left. This juxtaposition of colors and forms enhances the surreal, dream-like quality of the artwork, inviting viewers to explore the imaginative and introspective space Chagall has created.
