The artwork, titled “Eve is cursed by God,” was created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France. Rendered in lithography on paper, this piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It measures 52.5 x 38 cm and is categorized within the genre of religious painting, specifically as part of the Bible lithographs series of 1960.
The artwork depicts a biblical scene conveyed through Chagall’s distinctive, somewhat whimsical style characteristic of Naïve Art. At the center, Eve is portrayed in a reclining position, suggesting a state of rest or contemplation, her body accentuated by bold, flowing lines typical of Chagall’s lithographic technique. Above her, a formidable green figure, symbolizing God, extends a hand towards her, symbolizing the act of cursing. The setting includes elements such as the tree and serpentine forms, which further evoke the Biblical narrative of the Fall of Man. The use of earthy tones interspersed with more vibrant colors enhances the dramatic tension and emotional gravity of the religious moment captured by the artist.
