“Daphnis and Chloe,” a watercolor artwork by Marc Chagall, was created in 1911 in Paris, France. This piece, measuring 16.5 x 21 cm, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and depicts a mythological scene. The artwork is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork “Daphnis and Chloe” captures a pastoral scene filled with whimsical and fluid forms. Chagall’s use of watercolor lends a dreamlike quality to the scene, where figurative elements such as trees and human figures blend harmoniously into a vibrant and colorful composition. The depiction captures a sense of movement and emotion, characteristic of Chagall’s unique approach to folk themes and mythological subjects. The loose brushwork and vibrant hues bring an ethereal and almost fantastical atmosphere to the piece, evoking a sense of nostalgia and fairy-tale whimsy.
