The artwork titled “Gathering of Peasants” is an etching on paper created by Marc Chagall around 1923 in Paris, France. This art piece, which adheres to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, forms part of the “Dead Souls” series and is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia. Measuring 28 x 21.5 cm, the artwork falls under the genre of illustration.
The artwork depicts a scene filled with vigor and animation, capturing the essence of the peasants’ communal life. Chagall employs bold, expressive lines to define his figures, emphasizing their lively gestures and facial expressions. The composition is dense with overlapping characters, creating a sense of bustling activity. The figures seem in mid-movement, exuding a sense of joy and spontaneity. The rustic setting is hinted at in the background, where simple, identifiable elements of rural life are interspersed amongst the animated forms. The etching reflects Chagall’s distinct style, combining whimsical imagination with a candid portrayal of peasant life, characteristic of the Naïve Art movement.
