The artwork, titled “Lid: Meeting of Isaac and Rebecca” by Marc Chagall, was created in 1980 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. It is a design piece exemplifying the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 95 x 299 cm.
The artwork depicts a scene from the biblical story of Isaac and Rebecca, characterized by Chagall’s distinctive figurative style and vibrant use of color. It adorns the lid of a grand piano, integrating a narrative painting with functional design. The imagery includes expressive figures, a well, and various other characters set against a dreamy, abstract background. The entire composition radiates a sense of whimsical storytelling, consistent with the Naïve Art movement’s rejection of formal techniques in favor of a child-like perspective. The piano and its stool, both possess a rich wooden finish, arranging an intricate interaction of art and musical instrument.
