“Clown in Love” is a lithography on paper created in 1963 by the renowned artist Marc Chagall in France. This artwork, falling under the genre of genre painting, is a part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and measures 32.5 x 25 cm.
The artwork features a monochrome depiction utilizing the lithography technique, characteristic of Chagall’s expressive and whimsical style. In the artwork, two central figures are apparent: a clown and a nude female figure, seemingly engaged in an intimate moment. The clown, adorned in typical attire and makeup, appears to be gazing affectionately at the woman, who stands passively beside him. The background is filled with abstract and loosely defined shapes, contributing to the mystical and dreamlike ambiance. Chagall’s distinctive approach is evident in the exaggerated forms and emotive expressions of the characters, conveying a sense of both innocence and complexity in the relationship depicted.