The artwork entitled “Prophet Eliah” was created in 1970 by Marc Chagall in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. This piece is a lithograph on paper and is associated with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 52 x 39 cm, and it falls within the religious painting genre.
The artwork depicts a profound religious scene characterized by its naivety and primitivism. Central to the composition is a figure, presumably the Prophet Eliah, surrounded by vivid, dynamically posed horses. The monochromatic composition, rendered in exquisite lithographic detail, evokes a sense of ascension and celestial movement. The figures at the lower part of the artwork appear to be either in a state of worship or awe. The overall aesthetic exemplifies Marc Chagall’s distinct style, combining elements of folklore and mysticism with an expressive, almost dreamlike quality.
