“Painter’s Dream,” created by Marc Chagall in 1967, is an allegorical painting rendered in lithography on paper. The artwork belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement.
The artwork depicts a surreal and dreamlike scene where a central figure, possibly a prophet or sage, holds two tablets, evoking the image of Moses with the Ten Commandments. This figure appears to be emerging from or hovering over a painter who is focused on his canvas, with paintbrushes and a palette in hand. Surrounding the main scene are various figures and angelic beings, with an underlying mystical and symbolic atmosphere. The piece is characterized by Chagall’s typical use of vibrant, yet muted, colors and layered imagery, creating a sense of depth and otherworldliness. The image captures the essence of a visionary experience, blending the divine with the creative process in a contemplative allegory.
