The artwork, titled “Moses,” was created in 1966 by Marc Chagall in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. The medium utilized for this piece is lithography on paper, and it adheres to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The dimensions of the artwork measure 36.1 x 26 cm. It is classified under the genre of religious painting and forms part of the series “The Story of the Exodus (1966).”
In “Moses,” Marc Chagall employs his distinctive, symbolic style to convey a scene laden with religious significance. Dominated by a striking red figure that is likely Moses, the composition captures the fluid, dream-like quality characteristic of Chagall’s work. The figure is accompanied by abstracted forms and a contrast of vivid, primary colors against a dark background, highlighting the mystical overtones of the narrative. The depiction is both evocative and interpretative, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the symbolic representation of the Biblical story of the Exodus. The expressive lines and simplified forms exemplify the Naïve Art movement, with an emphasis on emotional resonance rather than strict adherence to realistic proportions or perspectives.
