The artwork, titled “Composition,” created by Marc Chagall in 1976 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is executed in oil on canvas. This piece falls within the Surrealism art movement and is classified as a symbolic painting. Measuring 81 by 100 centimeters, it is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork features a vivid collage of human figures, animals, and fantastical elements, rendered in Chagall’s signature style characterized by vibrant colors and fluid forms. The composition is a tapestry of overlapping scenes, each imbued with symbolic significance. Among the imagery, one can discern musical elements, such as a figure holding a violin, alongside other figures engaged in various interactions, suggesting narratives rich with emotion and symbolic meaning. The use of bold colors and whimsical, dreamlike forms creates an enchanting visual experience, inviting viewers to ponder the deeper significance behind each depicted scene.
