The artwork titled “Parade in Circus,” created by Marc Chagall in 1980 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is a lithograph on paper measuring 62 by 47.5 cm. This piece is associated with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized within the genre of genre painting.
In “Parade in Circus,” vibrant and whimsical scenes from the circus are depicted. The artwork is characterized by vivid colors and animated figures engaging in various circus acts, set against a backdrop that appears bustling with an audience. Central to the piece is a figure performing atop a red animal, possibly a cow, surrounded by other performers including acrobats and musicians. The figures are rendered in an expressive and somewhat fantastical manner, typical of Chagall’s style, with an emphasis on movement and joy. The artwork conveys a lively and festive atmosphere, encapsulating the enchanting essence of the circus.
