“Couple on a Red Background” is an oil painting on canvas created by Marc Chagall in 1983. This work, painted in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is associated with the Surrealism art movement. The painting measures 81 x 65.5 cm and is classified as a genre painting. Currently, it belongs to a private collection.
The artwork depicts a vivid and dreamlike scene dominated by rich hues of blue and red, demonstrating Chagall’s signature use of bold colors and fantastical imagery. In the foreground, a couple lies together, the crimson background amplifying their embrace. Overhead, a celestial figure appears, gesturing towards a bouquet of flowers floating in a deep blue expanse, adding an ethereal and mystical dimension to the piece. The background features an abstract portrayal of a village landscape, blending seamlessly with the surreal elements of the composition. The dream-like quality, coupled with symbolic motifs, evokes a sense of romanticism and otherworldliness exemplifying Chagall’s unique surrealistic vision.
