The artwork entitled “Cow with Parasol” was created by Marc Chagall in the year 1946 while he was in the United States. This surrealist painting, constructed with oil on canvas, measures 77.5 x 106 cm and belongs to the genre of animal paintings. It is held in a private collection, making its viewing exclusive.
The artwork presents a vividly imaginative and whimsical scene, characteristic of Chagall’s surrealistic style. Dominating the composition is a blue-headed cow with a white body, depicted walking upright as it carries a parasol in one hoof. The background features a striking red and orange sky with a radiant sun, adding an intense, dream-like quality to the scene. Alongside the cow, a dog-like creature, a brightly colored rooster, and a human figure holding an object can be observed, each rendered in fluid, fantastical forms. The painting’s bold colors and imaginative imagery evoke a sense of fantastical narrative and surreal charm.
