The artwork titled “Profile and Red Child,” created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France, is a lithographic piece on paper, measuring 32 by 24 cm. Categorized under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, this work is a symbolic painting that features distinct narrative and iconographic elements.
In the artwork, there is a prominent use of bright and bold colors, with a striking green and purple setting dominating the background. On the left side, a profile of a face in green and white with yellow accents is depicted, characterized by fluid, dreamlike lines. Inside this profile, another yellow figure appears, adding layers of symbolism. To the right, a child in red stands out vividly against the dark hues. The child is situated next to a tree rendered in deep blue tones. The juxtaposition of the figures and the dynamic color scheme creates a surreal and evocative composition, inviting viewers into an enigmatic and imaginative realm typical of Chagall’s style.
