The artwork titled “Old Man and Old Woman,” created by Marc Chagall around 1915 in Liozna near Vitebsk, Belarus, is a portrait executed in Indian ink and pencil on paper. Measuring 15 x 13 cm, this piece belongs to the Expressionism movement.
The artwork features two figures, presumably an old man and an old woman, who are captured in a moment of interaction. The man’s head is adorned with a cap, while the woman, facing towards him, appears to be in a contemplative posture. The strong use of black ink creates stark contrasts and emphasizes the emotional depth characteristic of Expressionism. The figures are rendered with stylized, exaggerated facial features, exemplifying Chagall’s unique approach to capturing the human condition.
