The artwork titled “Hagar in the Desert,” created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France, is a lithograph on paper that belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 52.5 x 38 cm, and it falls under the genre of religious painting. This piece is part of the “Bible lithographs (1960)” series.
The artwork portrays a biblical scene with fluid and expressive forms. At the center of the composition, a figure, presumably Hagar, is shown tightly embracing a child, imbued with a sense of care and protection. An additional smaller figure, likely representing an angel, hovers above them. The use of sweeping lines and vibrant, yet subdued, colors evokes emotions of gentleness and divinity. Chagall’s characteristic whimsical style can be seen in the unrefined, yet deeply evocative representation of the figures, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere.
