The artwork titled “Flowers in front of window,” created by Marc Chagall in 1967 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is a lithograph on paper. Belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, this genre painting measures 45.1 x 42.9 cm. The piece exemplifies Chagall’s distinctive artistic style and his ability to blend elements of fantasy with reality.
In the artwork, a lively and colorful array of flowers is depicted in vases set in front of a window. The scene captures the spontaneity and vibrant essence of the flowers through bold, expressive brushstrokes, combined with delicate, somewhat abstract detailing. Beyond the window, faint outlines of buildings can be discerned, seemingly blending into the dreamy sky, which features a flying bird—an element of whimsy often found in Chagall’s works. The somewhat chaotic, yet harmonious composition invites viewers to immerse themselves in a world where the ordinary and the extraordinary seamlessly intertwine. The subtlety in color accents, particularly the hints of red, yellow, and green, adds to the overall lively yet serene atmosphere of the piece.
