The artwork titled “On the way to Sobakevich,” created by Marc Chagall around 1923 in Paris, France, is an etching on paper. Categorized under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) art movement, this piece is part of the “Dead Souls” series and measures 219 by 287 centimeters. This illustration currently resides in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork portrays a whimsical and almost surreal scene reminiscent of Chagall’s distinctive style. A carriage drawn by two animals, possibly dogs with human-like expressions, is depicted with a driver appearing animated and energetic. Beside the driver, another figure seems to be reclining or in a state of relaxation within a separate, smaller vehicle. The simplistic lines and lack of detailed background emphasize the narrative and character-focused nature of the illustration, typical of Chagall’s explorations of imagination and folklore. The piece evokes a sense of movement and travel, encapsulating a moment of journey with an undercurrent of fantastical elements.
