The artwork entitled “Cows over Vitebsk,” created by Marc Chagall in 1966 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is an oil painting on canvas. Measuring 116 x 89 cm, it is a product of the Cubism art movement and belongs to the cityscape genre. The painting currently resides in a private collection.
Depicted in the artwork is a whimsical and surreal scene featuring a variety of disjointed and floating elements. Dominating the composition, a large blue cow, intertwined with a floating violin, hovers above a cluster of red-roofed buildings set against a backdrop of a luminous yellow sun and a vivid blue sky. To the left, a figure with a dual-colored face raises their arms, surrounded by lush trees and a dreamy atmosphere. Furthermore, a red cow, also in mid-air, appears in the upper portion of the artwork, contributing to the fantastical nature of the scene. Chagall’s signature intricate brushwork and vibrant color palette are evident, reflecting his characteristic blend of the mystical and the mundane, evoking a dreamlike representation of memories and imagination.
