The artwork titled “Circus in the Village” was created by Marc Chagall in 1969 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. The medium used is gouache, oil, and canvas. The artwork is part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre painting category. It is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork vividly portrays a lively and whimsical circus scene set in a village. Prominent figures such as a clown holding a violin, a woman riding a horse, and various other circus performers are depicted against a snowy village backdrop. The use of vibrant colors and expressive forms characteristic of Chagall’s style brings a dreamlike quality to the piece, creating an atmosphere filled with joy and enchantment. The buildings in the village are capped with snow, adding to the overall magical and festive ambiance.
