The artwork entitled “Lovers near Isba” was created by Marc Chagall in 1980 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. It is executed in the medium of lithography on paper. Characteristic of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, the dimensions of this genre painting are 75 x 116 cm.
The artwork depicts a serene, dreamlike scene filled with whimsical and fantastical elements, typical of Marc Chagall’s style. Central to the composition are two lovers, lying down, intimately embracing, embodying a sense of tenderness and unity. In the background, a quaint, rustic isba stands amidst a pastoral landscape, alluding to rural simplicity. The scene is animated with various elements, such as a rooster and figures seemingly defying gravity as they float through the sky, imbuing the piece with a quintessentially fantastical and surreal quality. The color palette is soft and muted, adding to the dreamy and nostalgic atmosphere.
