The artwork, titled “Near Saint Jeannet,” was created by artist Marc Chagall in 1969 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is classified under the genre of genre painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 120.8 by 111 centimeters, and it is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a serene and enchanting landscape that appears to merge the real with the fantastical. A pair of ethereal faces emerge from the background, encompassed by vibrant and lush florals that seem almost luminous against the darker shades of the surrounding nature. The scene is dominated by deep blues and greens, conveying a sense of depth and tranquility. To the bottom-left of the painting, a small cluster of buildings hints at a quaint village nestled in the midst of nature’s splendor. The brushstrokes are expressive and fluid, consistent with Chagall’s signature style, which imbues the scene with a dreamlike quality. The juxtaposition of human elements and natural scenery in such a harmonious manner reflects the Naïve Art movement’s characteristic simplicity and emotional poignancy.
