The artwork titled “Lovers near Bridge,” created by Marc Chagall in 1948 in France, exemplifies the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. Executed in oil on canvas, the genre painting, which measures 99 x 47 centimeters, resides in a private collection.
The artwork portrays an intimate and surreal scene structured with Chagall’s characteristic whimsical and vibrant style. A couple, seemingly floating or suspended in an ethereal embrace, dominates the composition. The figures are depicted with elongated forms and enchanting colors, set against a deep blue nocturnal background. The night sky is adorned with a luminous yellow moon and abstract stars, while a bridge traverses the background landscape, providing depth and context to the lovers’ surreal positioning. The foreground features elements related to art and nature, including a paint palette and blossoms, enriching the scene’s symbolic and poetic essence.
