God creates Man (c.1931; Paris, France) by Marc Chagall

God creates Man - Marc Chagall - c.1931; Paris, France

Artwork Information

TitleGod creates Man
ArtistMarc Chagall
Datec.1931; Paris, France
Mediumgouache,oil,paper
Dimensions64 x 48 cm
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About God creates Man

The artwork, titled “God Creates Man,” was created by Marc Chagall around the year 1931 in Paris, France. This piece utilizes gouache, oil, and paper as its medium. It is recognized within the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 64 by 48 centimeters.

The artwork portrays a divine figure tenderly holding a human form. The figures are enshrouded in ethereal and mystical hues, primarily consisting of muted whites, tans, and pastels against a darker backdrop. The divine figure, depicted in dynamic motion, seems to support or breathe life into the human. A glowing, golden orb, possibly representing a celestial body or divine light, illuminates the scene from above, casting a soft glow on the figures. The work emanates a spiritual and profound atmosphere, characteristic of Chagall’s distinctive style and the Naïve Art movement.

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